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.