FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst will drive effective financial planning for their division through the preparation of end-to-end short-to-medium term budgets and forecasts.

You will be accountable for the delivery of divisional corporate reporting requirements and management information helping to drive business decisions.

The FP&A Analyst will work closely with the finance business partnering team and budget holders, providing support and analysis on key cost drivers, as well as helping to identify risks and opportunities to drive improved financial performance.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact:

• Forecasting & Budgeting: Production, and review, of short and medium term plans for continuous cost centres, extrapolating trends and supporting the input of data into Finance systems.
• Strategic planning & Cost Management: Develop accurate and achievable forecasts which balance creative aspirations and financial constraints.
• Financial Advisory & Decision Support: Provide strategic business advice, problem-solving, and risk identification for budget holders and Finance teams to support business performance and decision making.
• Reporting & financial control: Providing insightful budget and forecasting commentary, including articulate variance analysis, turning complex data into actionable insights for both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Act as a key finance contact for the designated business unit whilst supporting and contributing to the delivery of the overall Divisional Finance service.
• Process Improvement & Automation. Identify and implement improvements in FP&A processes, controls, and reporting – enhancing efficiency, consistency, and long-term value.

Your Skills and Experience

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality financial planning and analysis services.
• Strong inquisitive skills to assess financial drivers, perform variance analysis, and present findings effectively.
• Ability to work across Finance and non-Finance teams to support informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial software, and driving standardisation and automation.

Benefits

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package
• A flexible 35-hour working week
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme
• Discounted dental, health care and gym