Group FP&A Manager

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.