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.
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