Financial Planning Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst
Pilgrim's Europe
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom
Finance / Banking / Insurance, Sales / Marketing
Job Description - FP&A Analyst
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team. This role will play a key part in supporting the company’s financial planning processes, focusing on working capital management, cash flow analysis, project feasibility assessments, and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong business acumen, proactive behavior, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment. This position also involves preparing high‑level materials and insights for the company’s Board.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Working Capital & Cash Flow Management: Monitor, analyze, and optimize working capital components; prepare cash flow reports and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Project Feasibility & Investment Analysis: Conduct financial assessments of new initiatives, including ROI, NPV, and sensitivity analyses to evaluate project viability.
- Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB and S&OP): Assist with ZBB cycles, ensuring alignment with business strategy and cost optimization goals.
- Board-Level Materials: Prepare clear, concise, and high‑quality presentations and dashboards for senior leadership and Board meetings.
- P&L Management: Analyze P&L statements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; support business partners with actionable insights.
- Financial Bridges: Build and explain revenue, margin, and EBITDA bridges to support storytelling and performance analysis.
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with business units, accounting, and operations to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.
- Task Prioritization & Proactive Mindset: Demonstrate ownership, anticipate needs, and manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree a plus), or CIMA qualified.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
- Experience with P&L analysis, cash flow modeling, and FP&A processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Adaptive Insights, or similar).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information at an executive level.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to travel international to visit all sites
- This role is required to be 5 days in the office at our Uxbridge head office
About the company
Company website•Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Pilgrim’s Europe is a top UK and European food company with 40+ sites in the UK, Ireland, France and The Netherlands. We are a leader in making quality food sustainably in partnership with local farmers through our poultry, pork, lamb and beef supply chains.
Driven by passion and insight, we create better food for everyone, producing own label and branded fresh chicken, pork and lamb, as well as authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products for multiple markets.
Our iconic brands include Richmond, Fridge Raiders, Denny, Galtee, Rollover, Oakhouse and Moy Park.
Building on the best of Moy Park, Pilgrim’s UK, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services, we bring unrivalled scale and expertise to our customers and the opportunity of a better future for our employees.