FP&A Analyst

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our clients finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in financial planning and budgeting process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain financial model for budgeting processes, taking a leading role in preparing and consolidating the annual budget.

• Variance Analysis: Analyse budget submissions from entities against current financial performance, forecast outturn and strategic goals / targets. Identify key drivers of variance and providing actionable insights to Group.

• Reporting: Support in the preparation of the financial budget reports and dashboards for management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

Additionally supporting the month end reporting process and developing local entity reporting from group data submissions.

• Strategic Support: Collaborate with the wider finance community to support strategic goals and ensure alignment with financial goals. Including supporting integration of acquired entities into the Group Reporting process.

• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as requested by senior management, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting efficiency. Actively develop the dashboard/BI reporting to support the financial and business performance analysis.

• Ensure financial reporting is insightful, completed to a high degree of accuracy and professionally presented.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or a related role.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools

• Strong Excel essential (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH)

• VBA skills desirable

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes:

• You must be self-motivated and driven with a positive and willing work ethic with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Be able to build strong and effective relationships both externally and across the Group.

• You will need to demonstrate resilience and confidence taking on new challenges.

• You must be flexible and motivated with a structured and organised work ethic.

• Present professionally and confidently, with strong influencing and persuasion skills