FP&A Analyst

We are excited to be partnering with an amazing legal firm based in the Birmingham City Centre to recruit for a FP&A Analyst position, this role will be coming in and supporting with a range of analyst tasks, ideally they are wanting this person to come into the role and give it a bit of life by making suggestions for improvements, so if you are someone who has great ideas then this could be for you!

This role is currently a 12 month fixed term contract, however there is a chance for extension and maybe even a permanent conversion during this time. So ideally we are wanting people who are open to potential permanent work.

Due to the contract nature of this role though, this position is looking to start quite soon so please only apply if you are immediately available or on a short notice period.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with operational divisions to achieve strategic goals.
• Conduct month-end reporting of actual results, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and deliver annual budgets, forecasts, and scenario modelling for long-term growth.
• Develop and maintain financial models to analyse business impacts and opportunities.
• Communicate risks and opportunities, suggesting remedial actions when necessary.
• Create visualizations and tables to simplify complex data presentations.
• Conduct profitability analyses and ad hoc reports, including in-depth reviews.
• Support the finance team and liaise with various stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure accuracy in reporting.

Candidate Attributes and Skills:

• Have previous experience with analysing financial information
• Have previous experience with presenting this financial information and feeling confident with speaking to key stakeholders and senior members of the business
• Be currently studying, or be recently finished studying, a relevant qualification such as CIMA, ACA or ACCA
• Be a self-starter, so ideally be someone that comes into a new role with their own initiative and drive.
• Be strong on excel, essential skill sets will include V-Lookups and pivot tables
• Be immediately available, or be on a short notice, this role is looking to start quite quickly so we are needing people that don't need to work a large notice

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - this business offer 2 days per week in the office.
• Flexible office location, this business also have an office based in Northampton from which you can work out of.
• Flexible working hours.
• Work for an exciting business that is ever changing, this diversity ensures that no two days are alike, presenting a fantastic learning opportunity within a dynamic and challenging industry
• The potential to go permanent during the length of the contract

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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