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ABOUT US
We are a mission driven wellness brand with an award winning range of collagen, blends and supplements. We started as all good businesses do, by seeing the opportunity to do things differently in a growing market. To carefully balance people, planet, and profit for the sake of the world around us and our health.
We are now shaping the future of wellness with simple daily rituals, thoughtfully and sustainably designed to support women’s health. Our vision is to be the #1 wellness brand in the world, setting new standards for holistic health, sustainability and female empowerment.
As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental Impact. In June 2024 we have been named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies and we have recently been recognised as one of the FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies, 2025.
Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing?
We'd love to have you!
THE ROLE
Role purpose: Support the FP&A function by delivering high-quality analysis, forecasting, and performance insight. Help build repeatable, credible foundations that allow the business to move faster with confidence. This role is execution-focused, commercially aware, and closely aligned to how the business actually operates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Forecasting & analytical execution
+ Build and maintain financial models supporting budgets, forecasts, and scenarios.
+ Update rolling forecasts on a regular cadence.
+ Ensure inputs are accurate, timely, and well-structured.
+ Maintain clear audit trails for assumptions and changes.
+ Produce weekly and monthly performance analysis against plan.
+ Identify key drivers, trends, and emerging risks.
+ Prepare analysis that supports trading and decision forums.
+ Support financial analysis within the S&OP process.
+ Analyse SKU-level performance, inventory dynamics, and margin drivers.
+ Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure data quality.
+ Own the integrity of FP&A data inputs and outputs.
+ Help build repeatable reporting packs and templates.
+ Improve efficiency and reliability of core FP&A processes over time.
+ Develop a strong understanding of the commercial and operational drivers of the business.
+ Support the FP&A Manager in decision-support analysis.
+ Attend selected cross-functional forums to build context, not to lead.
WHO YOU ARE
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:
Experience & Technical Skills:
1-3 years experience in a Commercial Finance Function or Audit
Preferably experience in a FMCG or subscription business
Strong proficiency in Excel - experience taking a "messy" data and turning it into a structured, auditable model that others can use without it breaking.
History of building and inheriting large excel models - capacity to understand how different levers will impact the end result.
Experience of completing variance analysis
Track record in working in a fast paced environment, looking for individuals are seeking to grow and push themselves
Qualifications:
Degree - 2:1 or above
Part or fully qualified with ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You will be:
+ Hungry: Ambitious, driven with a growth mindset, always seeking ways to learn, develop and be better.
+ Humble: No ego, collaborative team player, always acts with integrity and clear sense of accountability, aligned with our B-Corp values
+ High Performing - Effective. Efficient, with a solid work ethic. Always operates with self-awareness that enables them to consistently push for exceptional results—while maintaining resilience, balance, and self-care.
+ Hustle: Entrepreneurial. Innovative, fast-paced, great communicator. Always adept at solving problems and navigating dynamic, ever-changing situations.
Please Note:
+ This role requires full time working at our stunning Lewes offices. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute.
WHY JOIN US
Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.
At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.
We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).
We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
Our Private Medical Insurance is designed to support your health and wellbeing, providing swift access to high-quality care whenever you need it most.
Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase.
In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.
We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.
An important note on our ways of working…
As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our new HQ (a beautiful riverside office situated in Lewes, East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.
