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Financial Planning Analyst

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL3 8LP

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The FP Finance Analyst position is a full-time role based in Langley with a salary range of £40,000-£50,000.
  • The role involves supporting annual planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics for business units and central functions.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, along with advanced Excel skills.
  • Key responsibilities include creating dashboards, making commercial recommendations, and contributing to budget setting and financial reporting processes.
  • Strong communication skills and exceptional commercial awareness are essential for conveying financial concepts to non-finance personnel.

FP Finance Analyst

  • Job Type: Full-time - office based
  • Location: Langley
  • Salary: £40,000-£50,000

We are seeking a diligent FP Finance Analyst to join our team. This role is integral to supporting annual planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics for our business units and central functions. The successful candidate will be pivotal in developing and implementing analytical standards for reporting and modelling KPIs, as well as serving as a key financial liaison across various departments.

Day to day of the role:

  • Create daily dashboards and weekly management reports to inform decision-making.
  • Make commercial recommendations on customer contract terms and conditions, and supplier agreements to maximise margin potential.
  • Produce detailed financial analysis for product and service line P&Ls, business unit P&Ls, customer and project P&Ls, and overall business cases for new service offerings.
  • Investigate variances in financial reports and recommend corrective actions to ensure financial integrity.
  • Provide accurate cost information to support strategic decision-making.
  • Play a key role in the budget setting process, collaborating with all departments on annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
  • Contribute significantly to month-end and year-end close processes, supporting both financial and management accounting teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build complex financial models.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-finance personnel.
  • Exceptional commercial awareness and analytical acumen.
  • Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

To apply for the FP Finance Analyst position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.