GMG Europe & Africa FP&A Manager

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Folkestone is seeking a GMG Europe & Africa FP&A Manager for an 8-month maternity cover contract. The role involves financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to shape key financial decisions. Candidates should have a degree in finance or related fields and a professional qualification like ACCA or CIMA. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel competency are essential for success. This position allows for hybrid working with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 9%

Life assurance cover

Membership of health cash plan

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysing financial results to identify key drivers and variances.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts for the GMG cost centre.
• Support account managers on sales performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial planning

Advanced Excel modelling

Time management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

GMG Europe & Africa FP&A Manager page is loaded## GMG Europe & Africa FP&A Managerlocations: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R2025-14642A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!Join our Global Markets Group (GMG) Finance Team as **GMG EA FP&A Manager** and play a key role shaping financial decisions and driving performance.This is an 8-month fixed-term contract for a Maternity Cover.This role can be based either in our London Office or our UK Corporate Office in Folkestone, Kent, offering home working for up to 3 days per week.Key Responsibilities:Monthly Analysis of Results* Assist with analysing financial results to identify key drivers and variances against plan, prior year, and forecast.* Produce standard monthly reports for Europe & Africa GMG.* Conduct ad-hoc reviews of customer and brand profitability and recommend improvements.* Review GMG cost centre performance.Departmental Costs* Ensure GMG department costs are fully understood and communicated.* Prepare quarterly forecasts for the GMG cost centre.Sales / Spend Tracking & Forecasting* Support and challenge account managers on sales performance and expectations.* Assist in producing robust monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.* Consolidate forecasts for sales, trade costs, and marketing spend across Europe & Africa.Monthly & Year-End Reporting* Assist with month-end close and reporting, including adjustments.* Collaborate with the Finance Apprentice to ensure accuracy of month-end entries.Education & Experience:* Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (desirable).* Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.We’re looking for someone with strong analytical capabilities and a proactive mindset. You should be confident in financial planning and budgeting, including creating and consolidating annual budgets and forecasts. Advanced Excel modelling skills are essential for building scalable and auditable financial models. You’ll need to be adept at variance analysis, diagnosing and explaining deviations between actuals, forecasts, and budgets. Excellent time management and organisational skills are key to prioritising competing deadlines and managing month-end and quarter-end cycles effectively.This role works Monday – Friday, 37-hours per week.In return we offer a competitive package, including 24 days annual leave (pro rata), a pension matched up to 9%, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.Apply today and help us shape the future of global finance within our GMG division at Church & Dwight.For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at When applying for a role and sending your cv, you understand that the Company will hold your personal data in relation to your prospective employment and will process that data for legitimate business reasons within the requirements of UK data protection laws currently in effect and as they become applicable, including the Data Protection Act 1998, the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)) and any successor legislation. .locations: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Ago