Group FP&A Manager

Location: Coppice, Bridgend, South Wales (CF35)
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We're looking for a commercially focused Group FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance insight across the Coppice Group.

This is a high-impact role working closely with senior leadership to turn financial and operational data into clear, actionable insight. You'll play a key part in improving performance visibility, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving financial discipline across the business.

If you enjoy influencing at senior level, building robust financial models, and partnering with operational teams to drive real business outcomes this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

Why Join Coppice

High-visibility role with direct exposure to SLT and Board-level decision making
Opportunity to shape and enhance Group FP&A capability
Play a key role in strategic initiatives and business transformation
Work within a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on performance and improvement
Be part of a growing, multi-site organisation with strong commercial ambition

What You'll Be Doing

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead Group forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
Own end-to-end forecasts across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Deliver accurate, timely forecasts aligned to business strategy

Performance Insight & Analysis

Provide high-quality analysis including variance analysis, scenario modelling, and performance commentary
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement levers

Business Partnering

Partner with SLT and senior stakeholders across finance, operations, commercial, and supply chain
Challenge assumptions and support informed decision-making
Drive improved financial awareness across the business

Reporting & Governance

Own monthly performance reporting cycles at Group and business unit level
Prepare board-level packs, clearly articulating key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and commercially relevant

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

Support strategic initiatives including transformation projects and M&A activity
Develop financial models, dashboards, and KPI frameworks
Drive improvements in FP&A processes, systems, and data quality

About You

You'll be a commercially astute finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

Essential Experience

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in FP&A or commercial finance within a complex or multi-site business
Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
Ability to translate data into clear, meaningful insight
Strong communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Desirable

Background in manufacturing, FMCG, food, or supply chain environments
Experience supporting strategic projects or M&A activity
Experience with Power BI or advanced analytics tools

What Success Looks Like:

High forecast accuracy across P&L, cash, and working capital
Delivery of clear, actionable insight that supports business decisions
Demonstrable improvements in cost, productivity, or capital efficiency
High-quality, timely reporting with strong stakeholder engagement
Continuous improvement in FP&A processes and tools

Working Environment

Office-based role (Bridgend, South Wales)
Monday to Friday working pattern
Occasional travel to other Group sites

Our Culture

At Coppice, we operate as one team grounded in integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We value commercial thinking, ownership, and proactive problem solving, with a strong focus on delivering results for our customers and the wider business.

Apply Now

If you're looking to step into a high-impact FP&A role where you can influence strategy and drive performance, we'd love to hear from you.

No agencies please.

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