FP&A Manager (Supply Chain & Manufacturing)

About the role

A highly strategic and analytical FP&A Manager is sought to act as the financial co-pilot for the Regional Brand, Sustainability Office and International Business units. The role goes beyond traditional reporting to drive strategic decisions, optimise revenue and safeguard assets, and supports strategic M&A initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for the Regional Brand, Sustainability Office and International Business portfolios, and provide data-driven commercial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
• Track and report on sustainability investments aligned with corporate ESG goals, and deliver monthly management reporting, variance analysis and KPI tracking to senior leadership.
• Lead parts of the Revenue Growth Management programme, covering pricing, packaging, trade promotions and product mix, and partner with Sales and Marketing to improve gross margins.
• Build financial models to simulate pricing scenarios and evaluate the ROI of commercial activities.
• Evaluate and monitor the financial performance of international and regional distributors, optimising route-to-market financials and commercial terms.
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls, assess financial and operational risks, and ensure compliance with corporate policies, local statutory requirements and audit standards.
• Support the Head of Finance Own Brands on M&A evaluation and execution, and post-merger integration.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Professional qualification (CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent) or MBA highly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering.
• FMCG and manufacturing finance experience highly desirable, including cost accounting, COGS analysis, inventory valuation and supply chain finance.
• Distributor management experience, RGM or pricing strategy track record, and internal controls and risk management in a multinational matrix organisation highly desirable.
• Previous exposure to M&A due diligence and post-merger integration highly desirable.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling.
• ERP and BI systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tableau and PowerBI.
• Ability to influence, challenge and collaborate with cross-functional leadership, and to turn complex financial data into clear strategic narratives.