FP&A Analyst (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Industry: Purchasing

Hybrid – Swindon, Wiltshire or Paddington, London

up to £75,000 + 10% Annual Bonus & Benefits

Role overview:

The FP&A Senior Analyst requires making informed decision-making through monthly analysis, forecasts, and budget support. Key responsibilities include stakeholder reviews, variance explanations, and optimising client profitability.

THE ROLE:

• Lead the monthly group analysis and oversee the production of monthly Board packs.
• Conduct detailed analysis of key contribution drivers.
• Evaluate cost variances, considering factors like inflation, procurement savings, and productivity.
• Perform operational analysis aligned with business KPIs to measure productivity gains as part of the company’s strategic roadmap.
• Manage the monthly cost pack for engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Offer value-added, insightful variance analysis and commentaries with business engagement.
• Take ownership of rolling and quarterly forecasts, as well as the delivery of the annual budget cycle and 3-year plan.
• Enhance profitability analysis and provide deeper insights.
• Develop capabilities for tracking benefits to support investment appraisals and ROI analysis.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for the Group, FP&A Managers, and the CFO.
• Improve analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the P&L to the executive team.
• Support the development of Forecasting tools and the automation of Management Information (MI).
• Line manage a direct report, providing guidance and support.

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KEY SKILLS: CIMA / ACCA / ACA (Preferred), proven communicator, cost and profitability analysis, Analytical, Attention to detail, Ms Powerpoint/Excel Skills, QlikView and PowerBI (Preferred), IT literacy