FP&A Analyst

In 2021, pladis opened the MIU Campus in Chiswick Park, West London. The campus sits on 33 acres of landscaped gardens and hosts both UK and Global Corporate teams. The FP&A Analyst will work at this campus.

What Will This Role Achieve?

The FP&A Reporting Analyst sits within the FP&A team and is responsible for the management accounting, performance reporting, forecasting support and financial analysis for the UK Export business. The role ensures accuracy and completeness of financial reporting for the UK Export business, working with the wider FP&A team, Export Commercial teams and the offshore finance function. The focus is on accuracy, control and reliability, building trusted reporting foundations for the UK Export business.

Key Deliverables

• Own the production of monthly management reporting for the UK Export business, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and clearly presented.
• Review and verify manual journals prepared by the offshore teams.
• Maintain a comprehensive reconciliation of reported COGs each month.
• Prepare analysis of actual performance versus Budget, Prior Forecast and Prior Year.
• Ensure reporting outputs are consistent, well reconciled and aligned to FP&A standards.
• Support the annual operating plan and quarterly forecast cycles for UK Export and coordinate all inputs for the financial submission.
• Oversee controls related to pricing for the Export regions.
• Ensure reporting and analysis comply with group accounting policies and FP&A governance standards.
• Perform checks and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, automation and insight.
• Support improvements to existing business processes and the implementation of new processes.
• Work closely with the wider FP&A team, Accounting and Export business partners to ensure a joined‑up financial view.
• Support and guide colleagues in the offshore finance function, providing clear instructions and feedback.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for reporting and analysis queries relating to UK Export performance.
• Support the Financial Accountant and other stakeholders with ad‑hoc analysis and requests as required.

Essential Qualifications

• Analytical experience within Finance, FP&A or a related analytical role.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong capability in handling and analysing financial data.
• Ability to explain financial performance clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG or consumer goods environment.
• Previous exposure to FP&A, management reporting or forecasting.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, JD Edwards).
• Exposure to OneStream or similar planning/reporting tools.
• Part‑qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA) or studying towards qualification.

Interview Process

Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition → 1st stage interview (45 minutes, competency‑based) → 2nd stage interview (90 minutes, technical case study or presentation). Psychometric and aptitude tests may also be requested.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
• Health Cash Plan.
• Private medical insurance (if eligible by grade).
• Enhanced parental leave and phased return‑to‑work program.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• 25 days plus bank holidays holiday enhancement scheme.
• 1 volunteering day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discount and cashback scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• Great training and development opportunities.

Values

• Purpose led – energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile – ever evolving, always improving for our customers and consumers.
• Positive – highly motivated, optimistic, courageous and inspiring each other.
• Resilient – persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.
• Collaborative – operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

pladis is an equal opportunity employer. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the job application and interview process.

Company Information

pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and the proud steward of over 300 years of baking and confectionery experience. Our portfolio includes well‑known brands such as McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker, as well as regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more. For further information please visit: www.pladisglobal.com