FP&A Analyst

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to understand operational activities, cost drivers, investment requirements and financial risks.

Balance Sheet Controls & Risks: Own the review and reconciliation of relevant balance sheet accounts

Audit Support and Ownership: Act as the key contact for auditors for the assigned areas, providing supporting documentation, explanations and evidence as required, and taking responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the related accounting records. Reconciliations and balances.

Cost Financial Analysis and Reporting: Run and review transaction reports, analyse financial data, identify trends and variances. Prepare actual versus budget and forecast analysis. Provide clear explanations of key drivers and movements to support the Finance Business Partners with variance analysis.

Support governance processes by reviewing expenditure, challenging assumptions and promoting financial discipline across business functions.

Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and strategic plans, ensuring expenditure is accurately reflected and aligned to business objectives.

Support projects, transformation initiatives and investigations by providing detailed financial analysis and recommendations.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Experience within a management accounting, financial accounting, FP&A or commercial finance environment.

Good understanding of management accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling and data analysis.

Experience analysing financial information and explaining financial performance, risks and opportunities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge assumptions and support cost control discussions across the business.

Proactive and inquisitive approach, with a desire to continuously improve processes, reporting and financial outcomes.

Desirable

AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) and progressing towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). We are seeking candidates with strong technical accounting foundations who are keen to continue their professional development.

Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools.

Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.

Experience working within a regulated financial services environment.

Exposure to process improvement or finance transformation initiatives.

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