Senior FP&A Analyst - 1 year contract

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world’s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2, PG Tips AND Brooke Bond. We are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing to generate value for all. In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the LIPTON Teas and Infusions business (previously called ekaterra) from its former owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, we are even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the communities we serve / wider world. With 9 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, the business is profitable and growing, with our brands reaching hundreds of millions of consumers. Present in over 100 countries with an annual revenue of approximately EUR 2 billion. Under the ownership of CVC, LIPTON Teas and Infusions has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities, underpinned by our Value Creation Plan (VCP) strategy. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, LIPTON Teas and Infusions is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that’s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day. E-commerce acceleration is at the heart of the strategy, and we are keen to have talented experts to join us on this exciting journey. We put consumer love & science at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field. Your Role The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business decision-making. This role will partner closely with Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Marketing, and other cross-functional stakeholders to provide high-quality financial insights, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and support delivery of business objectives. Your Key Responsibilities Financial Planning, Forecasting and Reporting Support monthly forecast, quarterly outlook, annual budget, and long-range planning cycles. Analyse actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year, clearly explaining key drivers of variance. Maintain financial planning models and ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial submissions. Support month-end closing analysis, accrual review, and reporting packs where required. Performance Management and Business Insights Provide timely, actionable insights on sales, gross margin, operating expenses, cash, working capital, and other key business metrics. Identify risks and opportunities and support the development of mitigation or acceleration actions. Build and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and self-service analytics to improve visibility and decision-making. Translate complex data into clear business narratives for senior stakeholders. Business Partnering Partner with commercial and functional teams to understand business drivers and provide financial guidance. Support stakeholder discussions by challenging assumptions and ensuring decisions are grounded in robust financial analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy, strengthen financial discipline, and drive value creation. Support preparation of materials for business reviews, leadership meetings, and decision-making forums. Process Improvement and Governance Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and performance management processes. Improve data quality, automation, and standardization across FP&A deliverables. Ensure compliance with internal finance processes, controls, and reporting timelines. Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and ad hoc projects as required. Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business controlling, or financial analysis; FMCG or consumer goods experience is preferred. Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting capability. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; SAP, S/4HANA, or other planning/reporting tools are preferred. Knowing Power BI will be a plus. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect financial data to business performance and strategic priorities. High attention to detail, strong ownership, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Fluent English communication skills; additional regional language capability is an advantage. Willing to travel as and when required. Who We Are Looking For A commercially minded finance professional who can move beyond reporting to provide insight, challenge, and recommendations. A proactive self-starter with a bias for action, strong sense of ownership, and drive for results. A strong collaborator who can build trust and work effectively across functions, markets, and levels. An analytical problem solver who is comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and changing priorities. A continuous improvement mindset, with curiosity to simplify processes, improve tools, and raise the quality of financial decision support. A resilient, agile, and values-led team member who contributes positively to a high-performance culture. Please apply online by clicking on “Apply” below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.