FP&A Senior Manager

Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.

About this role:

The Group FP&A team is responsible for the Group planning and reporting processes and works with senior stakeholders across a wide range of functions to provide actionable financial insight. Reporting to the Group FP&A Director, the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Manager is responsible for ownership of the Group’s planning or reporting process, working with the regional finance and supply chain teams. This role requires familiarity with FP&A processes and best practice, and an ability to derive and communicate actionable insights to the regional finance teams.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the planning or reporting process for Group
• Conduct financial analysis to identify patterns, trends, and potential risks and opportunities. This includes using statistical techniques, data visualization tools, and industry benchmarks to gain insights into the company's financial health and performance.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models that incorporate various assumptions and data points to predict future financial performance under different scenarios.
• Prepare financial reports and present crucial financial information to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and insightful manner. This may involve creating reports, presentations, and dashboards that summarise key financial metrics, trends, and forecasts.
• Partner with other Group teams (including but not limited to: Investor Relations, Compensation & Benefits and corporate affairs) to provide analysis and insights in support of their key deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, promoting continuous development and excellence within the team.
• Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis, making recommendations to senior management and the Finance leadership team to support the optimisation of FP&A operations and practices.

Skills and Experience (Manager):

• Charted Accountancy qualification (CA, ACA, CPA etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Advanced communication skills to convey highly complex, commercially sensitive information to a diverse audience.
• Able to solve highly complex problems which require advanced decision-making, original thought and new solutions.
• Expert knowledge in multiple related specialised fields, disciplines, tools and approaches within FP&A.
• Prior experience of leading and developing a team located across multiple geographies and time zones.

What we can offer you:

• As business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme, 16-week Equal Parental Leave and mental health & well-being support.
• Flexible working policy
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• Personal private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. Our purpose, Improving Lives for Generations, inspires everything we do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference to our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.