pladis
biscuits and confectionery
FP&AAnalyst
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“FP&A Analyst at pladis. Skills: FP&A Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting for the UK Export business; reporting is accurate and correctly reflects profitability by region; building trusted reporting foundations for the UK Export business
Industry & Context.
analytically individual who can get to grips with detail
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Analytical experience within Finance, FP&A or a related analytical role, Excellent Excel skills and capability in handling and analysing financial data, Ability to explain financial performance clearly to non-finance stakeholders, attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines, Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
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 & 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 ensuring completeness and timeliness
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.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with the wider FP&A team, Export Commercial teams and the offshore finance function; 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.
Communication Scope
Ability to explain financial performance clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Full Job Description
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be **purpose-led** , **resilient** and **positive** to succeed here because we expect pace and **agility** , we insist on **collaboration** and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Click “Apply” to get started. **Role Title:****FP &A Analyst** **Site Introduction** In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London. Just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business. **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 plays a key part in ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting for the UK Export business. Working closely with the wider FP&A team, Export Commercial teams and the offshore finance function, the analyst helps ensure reporting is accurate and correctly reflects profitability by region. The role is well suited to an an
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