Financial Planning Strategist

24 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Advocate Group Full time

Role Overview

The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with All About Food, a leading FMCG organisation with blue chip capability and a disruptor mindset.

As a Financial Planning Strategist, you will be responsible for providing financial guidance and insights that support strategic decision-making across sales, marketing, and category departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with stakeholders to develop and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
  • Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and present actionable recommendations to improve business outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to optimize financial processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Provide insightful analysis on business performance, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimisation.

Requirements:

  • Part-qualified finalist in ACCA/CIMA
  • Proven experience in a Financial Planning Strategist or similar role within the FMCG/consumer sectors
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insights
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and levels of the organisation
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, with advanced Excel skills required

About the Advocate Group

We are a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.



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