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Head of Financial Planning

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  • £70,000 - £80,000
  • Lancashire
  • Full Time

Job Description

Sowena Group is proud to be exclusively retained by a high-growth, PE-backed FMCG business to recruit a commercially driven FP&A Manager moving into a new Head of FP&A. This newly created role has been designed to support the next phase of transformation and expansion across the organisation.

A key player in its market, the business supplies many of the most recognisable names in UK retail and foodservice. Following recent private equity investment and a period of operational change, this role will be instrumental in strengthening financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making capabilities across the group.


Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the group’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles
  • Produce high-quality monthly performance reporting and variance analysis for senior leadership and investors
  • Partner with commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities and drive performance
  • Develop and refine financial models to support investment appraisals and strategic initiatives
  • Design and implement KPI dashboards to enhance visibility, accountability, and insight
  • Contribute to board materials, investor presentations, and strategic projects, including M&A activity
  • Continuously improve FP&A processes and help elevate the wider finance function



Qualifications/Skills


  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), with strong post-qualification experience
  • Proven background in FP&A, ideally within a fast-moving, product-led environment
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise; experience with BI tools is a plus
  • Commercially astute, with the confidence to influence and challenge at a senior level
  • Prior experience in a PE-backed or transformational environment is highly advantageous
  • A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is motivated by impact and ownership

Details

  • £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-capitalised business at a pivotal point in its journey—and take a lead role in shaping its future success. For more information, please reach out todave@sowenagroup.co.uk

Dave Kreitz Senior Consultant

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