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FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst

Abel & ColeLondon, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
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Abel & Cole has pioneered organic, ethical and sustainable food delivery for over 30 years. Doing things better is our bread and butter; from saving over 60 million plastic bags by using reusable boxes for our food deliveries, to finding alternatives to plastic long before it hit the headlines. We are forever challenging ourselves to find the most positive way to do business and want everyone to eat organic because it's one way to save the future. It's these values that enabled us to become B Corp certified; an optional audit we've gone through to recognise how we put people and planet before profit, as well as help us find room for further improvement.

We're looking for more people to join our team of over 600, to share our passion for doing the right thing even bigger and better than we do already. In a fast paced and competitive market, we know it's our people who make the difference. We've learnt how important it is to recognise, develop and promote from within; and that trusting people lets them come up with the best ideas and that helps our entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.

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Check us out at www.abelandcole.co.uk , https : / / bcorporation.net / directory / abel-cole , and Instagram

Role Summary :

We are looking for a talented FP&A Analyst to join our team. This is a key business partnering role and an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Operations and Commercial teams providing insight and analysis to support business decisions in line with our ambitious strategic plans. You will be essential to supporting key business projects, driving operational efficiencies, reporting on KPI's, automating processes and be a catalyst for change whilst supporting our mission to be the UK's most Sustainable grocer.

You will have experience of both supporting and challenging key stakeholders where necessary and have the flexibility to adapt to fast-changing business demands. Our ambitious strategic goals focusing on growth through excellent service and improving our sustainability credentials can only be achieved by the Operational teams working towards the same goal collaboratively and efficiently. Abel & Cole is famous for not sticking to industry standards but encourages innovation and diverse thinking which is why we do things a little differently.

With so many inspiring and passionate members of the Abel & Cole family, the successful candidate must have the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities :

Business Operations & Financial Analysis

  • Analyse the financial performance of key business areas, maintaining and developing financial models and forecasts to support decision-making in operational and business planning.
  • Drive the creation of data-driven analyses, actionable insights, and scalable systems to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Track and report on key KPIs, such as DC per drop, production costs, inventory management and gross margin performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and processes efficiencies.

Gross Margin Analysis

  • Analyse and monitor gross margin performance, including tracking variances between actual, budget, and forecasted figures.
  • Work closely with the operations and commercial teams to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities to improve gross margin.
  • Support pricing decisions by providing cost-based margin insights and profitability assessments.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on gross margin performance and areas for improvement.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Collect and analyse large sets data to identify trends and insights.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support various business initiatives, such as cost modelling for new projects or strategic decisions.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide timely visibility into financial and operational performance.
  • Present analysis and insights to senior management in a clear and actionable format.
  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency across financial and operational systems.
  • Financial Planning & Forecasting

  • Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Work with department heads to build accurate financial models and ensure timely updates to the forecast.
  • Provide detailed analysis of budget and forecast variances, highlighting key drivers and suggesting corrective actions where necessary.
  • Cost Optimization

  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency in key operational areas.
  • Provide ongoing support to the management in evaluating the financial impact of proposed changes.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including operations and commercial teams.
  • Provide financial insights and analysis to assist with decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Support operational and commercial teams in understanding the financial implications of business decisions.
  • Process Improvement

  • Continuously improve FP&A processes and reporting tools to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable insights.
  • Assist in improving financial models and systems to enhance reporting capabilities.
  • Support the automation of financial processes and reporting to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Skills and Experience :

    Experience

  • Proven experience in financial analysis, preferably in an FP&A role with exposure to gross margin and operations analysis.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining financial models, reports, and dashboards.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpretate complex data metrics.
  • Experience working with large data sets and financial modelling.
  • We'll consider people with an accounting background or an interest to study accounting, and we'll consider people without that background or interest who are seeking an analytical career path.
  • Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, power queries, financial modelling).
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
  • Soft Skills

  • Excellent relationship building skills, able to engage and collaborate with a variety of people across the Operations team.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify root causes and propose actionable solutions.
  • Self-starter and takes initiative.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrate integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability.
  • Commercially aware and capable of influencing decisions.
  • Nice to Have :

  • Experience working in a manufacturing, co-packing, supply chain or retail environment.
  • Knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes.
  • What we offer

    This is a permanent position, 37.5 hours per week. Our core working hours are 10 : 00 – 16 : 00 with flexibility around your working pattern outside of these times. The role is to be based in Andover, Hampshire, or Wimbledon, South London, with periodic travel to alternative site. Travel expenses will be available to your non-base site depending on your home location and method of travel.

  • 33 days inclusive of bank holidays (FTE).
  • A free box of fruit and veg every week (It's pretty delicious!).
  • Up to 35% discount on A&C products.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Grant on team sports.
  • Study support towards professional qualifications.
  • Abel & Cole promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We want our employees to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. Members of staff are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

    To support Abel & Cole's commitment to inclusion and diversity, we ask that you remove all personal details from your CV. This includes removal of home address, D.O.B and place of education.

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