Senior FP&A Manager

Senior FP&A Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working - 3 days in the office)

Working hours per week: 40 hours

Level: Senior

Application Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026

About us

Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service, and reassuringly good value. We’re also on a mission to empower our business with smart technology; we've recently launched our AI Academy, providing a tailored AI learning journey for every colleague.

We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket, ocado.com. Not only is Ocado the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.

About the team and the role

This role sits within our high-performing FP&A team, the team responsible for managing all financial reporting to senior management within Ocado Retail, as well as to our shareholders, M&S and Ocado Group. We deliver all aspects of financial planning at a total business P&L level, while providing key pieces of analysis and driving deep insights to support stronger decision-making and sustainable, profitable growth.

As the Senior Finance Manager – FP&A, you will be responsible for driving the drumbeat of the business’ planning cycle. You will ensure critical processes like the monthly reforecast, annual budgeting, and 5-year plans are delivered in a connected, robust, and timely manner.

This is a highly visible position with regular exposure to the senior leadership team. You will guide them through our planning cycles and act as the primary contact for our shareholders, whilst challenging inputs and assumptions to drive to better outcomes.. Additionally, as a key member of the finance leadership group, you will play a vital role in influencing the wider finance community through coaching and mentoring.

What you’ll do

• Lead Core Planning Processes: Direct and deliver the annual budget and 5-year planning processes, translating strategy and choices into robust financial numbers with a clear narrative..

• Project & Stakeholder Management: Project manages timelines and review points seamlessly, coordinating inputs/outputs while challenging detail to ensure accurate submissions.

• Own the Forecast Cycle: Deliver the monthly reforecast process, identifying and tracking full-year risks and opportunities (R&Os) while recommending actions to mitigate risks.

• Senior Executive Reporting: Prepare and deliver high-quality budget, forecast, and 5-year plan documentation, insights and analysis for the Ocado Retail Leadership Team (ORLT) and the Board.

• Team Leadership & Development: Line manage, engage, and develop 3 direct reports (Finance Manager - Network & Property, Finance Manager - Save To Invest and Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A), setting clear objectives and providing active coaching. (You will also act as deputy to the Head of FP&A when required).

Who you are

• Proven Financial Modeler: Highly proficient at financial modeling with the ability to design and build the right tools and processes.

• Analytical & Narrative Expert: Strong experience in consolidating data, with a knack for storytelling—turning complex numbers into a clear narrative focusing on key points.

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the bigger picture, join the dots across the business, and look beyond just a financial lens.

• Senior Stakeholder Partnering: Excellent at managing relationships, with a clear and concise communication style that allows you to influence and challenge senior leaders.

• Experienced People Manager: Previous experience managing at least one direct report, with a track record of coaching and developing team members.

• Planning Background: Experience leading corporate budgeting or strategic finance initiatives.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A proactive drive to identify efficiency improvements, automate planning tools, and enhance yearly processes.

• Tech-Curious: A desire to be curious with AI, actively sharing learnings to drive new ways of working within the team.

What’s in it for you

By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. You'll also be part of our AI Academy, a dedicated learning journey designed to empower every colleague with the smart technology skills of the future.

If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.

Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.

Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.

Our Hiring Process

Lucky for us, we receive a high volume of applications and genuinely appreciate the time and effort invested by every candidate. To ensure a fair and thorough process, every application is reviewed by a member of our team. If your skills and experience are a strong match, a Talent Partner will contact you to discuss the role and guide you through the next steps of our hiring process.

Your Application and AI

In the spirit of innovation, we welcome you to use AI tools in your application, just as we use them in our own business at Ocado Retail. However, as you leverage this technology, please don't lose sight of the most important element: your unique self. Your experiences, passions, and personality are what truly set you apart. Ensure that your application still authentically conveys who you are and why you're a great fit for us.

Everyone’s welcome

We’re an equal opportunities employer, which means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. We want to ensure everyone has a fair chance to apply; if you need this job description in an alternative format (e.g., larger print, different document type, etc.), please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist you, and if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.