Category Finance Manager UK Choc

Overview

In this role, you will manage the financial integrity and performance for a defined scope (country, category, supply chain or FP&A) and support senior leadership with data-driven insights. You will own planning, reporting and financial analysis, ensure data quality and controls, and lead improvement initiatives. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable strategy, forecast accuracy and timely decision-making. This role offers growth through shaping regional FP&A processes and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance planning and performance management activities, including forecasting, budgeting, reporting and financial modeling within a defined scope
• Own data collection and ensure data integrity across reports and analyses
• Ensure strong controls and policy compliance in your area
• Provide critical financial insights to enable business strategies and decisions
• Lead improvement projects to enhance efficiency and ways of working
• Contribute to a high-performing finance team and drive finance talent development

Key requirements

• Financial planning and performance management experience
• Regional/local business exposure
• Ability to partner with the business and communicate across a large organization
• Growth/digital mindset with ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency
• Integrity and sound judgement aligned with company values and external regulations

• leadership
• communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• financial planning and performance management
• data collection and structuring
• financial analysis and reporting

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