Senior FP&A Manager

Cedar is partnered with a prestigious, private equity-backed consumer business to appoint a Senior FP&A Manager. This is a permanent opportunity based in Central London, offering a salary of £80,000 - £95,000 plus bonus. The Company This prestigious, historic consumer business has built an exceptional reputation over many decades and remains a recognised leader within its market. Backed by a mid-market private equity investor, the business is investing significantly across finance, technology and operations as it embarks on its next phase of transformation.

Operating internationally, finance sits at the heart of strategic decision-making.

This role offers direct exposure to an outstanding CFO and the opportunity to shape and elevate the FP&A function.

The Role The Senior FP&A Manager will own the FP&A agenda, leading the planning cycle whilst enhancing reporting, modelling and commercial insight across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll translate financial performance into clear, actionable insight, helping drive better decision-making during a period of significant change. This is a rare opportunity to build a best-in-class FP&A capability within a well-known consumer business where your work will have genuine visibility and influence.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and enhancing the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes. Building and maintaining robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making. Delivering insightful analysis that identifies key trends, risks and commercial opportunities. Producing high-quality Board packs, dashboards and executive reporting. Partnering with business leaders to improve financial understanding and challenge performance. Supporting strategic initiatives through financial analysis and scenario modelling.

Driving continuous improvements across FP&A processes, reporting and planning. Acting as the central FP&A partner across the organisation. Your Profile Proven FP&A experience within a complex commercial environment. Strong financial modelling skills with advanced Excel capability. A commercially focused finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight. Comfortable operating autonomously in a standalone role. Confident influencing senior stakeholders across both finance and the wider business.

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or international equivalent). International business experience would be advantageous. Experience using AI tools to enhance analysis and productivity would be beneficial. Compensation & Working Arrangements The salary for this Senior FP&A Manager position is £80,000 - £95,000 plus bonus. The role is based in Central London with hybrid working, requiring attendance in the office three days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile FP&A function, partner directly with an exceptional CFO and play a key role in the transformation of a prestigious, investor-backed business.