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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) ManagerCompetitive SalaryBBF LimitedBlackburn, Lancashire (hybrid)We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our finance team in a fast-paced UK food manufacturing business. This role is pivotal in providing strategic financial insights, driving profitability, and ensuring robust financial planning processes to support the companys growth objectives.As the FP&A Manager, you will lead the data and performance analysis strategy and play a key role in financial forecasting, budgeting, and partnering closely with senior management, commercial and supply chain teams to optimise decision-making and enhance financial performance.The role of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager at BBFData and Performance Analysis Strategy:Lead the continued development of performance metrics across the businessDevelop reporting and analysis toolsReview and introduce the use of AI based analyticsIncrease the adoption of data analytics and technology in decision makingFinancial Planning & Analysis:Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectivesDevelop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-makingProvide insightful variance analysis, identifying key risks and opportunitiesMonitor business performance through KPI analysis, identifying trends and areas for improvementBusiness Partnering & Commercial Finance:Work closely with sales and supply chain teams to understand margin performanceSupport pricing, cost control, and profitability analysis to drive sustainable growthProvide financial insights to support investment decisions, new product launches, and supply chain efficienciesChallenge and influence stakeholders to drive margin improvementsReporting & Compliance:Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, including management accounts and board presentations.Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate policies.Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors as required.Process Improvement & Systems Development:Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, planning, and analysis processes.Leverage financial systems and tools to enhance data accuracy and efficiencyImplement best practices in financial management and decision supportKey RequirementsProfessional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).Experience: 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a related industry.Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting expertise. Advanced Excel, MS Business Intelligence (or similar)Commercial Acumen: Understanding of cost structures, supply chain finance, and margin analysis in a manufacturing environment.Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate insights into actionable strategies.Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and non-financial teams.Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges.Who are BBF Limited?BBF Limited are one of the UKs leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market.Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes.
These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more!We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do.With recent investment and acquisitions taking us to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join BBF Limited! We are continually looking to grow, but we can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it!On top of making some delicious cakes and desserts, we do a lot of fun stuff too!
Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, youll be coming to work smiling.What benefits do we offer?FinancialCompetitive Salary4x Life Assurance/Death in Service BenefitAccess to Company Shop a discounted re-distributor of surplus food and household productsCar allowanceHealth & Wellbeing25 days holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays)Private healthcare24/7 Access to a GP24/7 Bereavement SupportPersonal & Professional DevelopmentDedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training teamOnline training platform with access to 100+ training coursesA few other bitsHybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)Quarterly and Yearly BBF Star Awards recognising those who have gone above and beyond!Free on-site parkingFree refreshmentsRecruitment AgenciesAll our recruitment is managed centrally via the internal recruitment team. We operate a recruitment PSL when we require assistance, and we aren't adding to this at present. Any agency assistance will be instructed accordingly and therefore any CVs sent to any BBF Limited employee will be treated as a gift and won't be liable for a fee.
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