FP&A Analyst

Our client in Huntingdon is looking for someone with FP&A expertise to join them on a permanent basis.  This role is based in Huntingdon on a hybrid basis (3 days in office/2 days at home), and you would join a genuinely forward-thinking company which puts its employees first. 

As the FP&A Analyst, you will oversee the forecasting and analysis for the UK group of companies. This role is pivotal in driving strategic financial planning and analysis, supporting business growth, and enhancing financial performance. You will have the ability to build complex financial models from the ground up, alongside experience in budgeting, forecasting, and presenting monthly financials.

Key Responsibilities as the FP&A Analyst:

• Financial Modelling & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models from scratch to support business case development, commercial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets.
• Consolidation & Reporting: Assist with the consolidation of financial results, providing clear and insightful analysis to senior management and stakeholders.
• Presentation of Financials: Prepare and present monthly financial results, forecasts, and key metrics to the business managers, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Business Partner: Provide genuine and thought-leading insight and recommendations to UK BU's and leadership team.
• Process Improvement: Assist with identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

To be suitable for the role, you will need the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar FP&A role within a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• The ability to build robust financial models from the ground up utilising systems such as Excel, Cognos and Power BI.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent experience.  

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus holiday buying scheme)
• Annual bonus scheme
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Annual personal review
• Seasonal flu jabs, Employee Assistance Programme
• Wide range of development and training and team building events
• Income protection scheme, Life Assurance scheme and paid overtime

If you are interested in this role, please apply or email with your CV for more information. 

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