FP&A Analyst

Why this job is important

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an FP&A Analyst, playing a crucial role in supporting our FP&A Lead to deliver essential services that drive the financial success of our organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Support Strategic Planning: Work closely with the FP&A Lead to actively participate in the planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial data through rigorous analysis and challenging figures.
• Lead Development and Management: Take charge of the revenue plan, workforce plan, and capital plan in collaboration with the business, contributing to the development and execution of robust forecasts and budgets.
• Forecasting Excellence: Create forecasts that effectively track expected business performance, enabling timely decision-making to address shortfalls or capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor plan versus forecast performance, providing valuable financial insights. Collaborate with the Business Partnering team to ensure consistent financial modelling and present commercial challenges.
• Financial Review: Conduct a meticulous review of monthly management accounts and reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to our high standards.
• Cash Flow Expertise: Prepare and review cash flow forecasts, leading reviews with Group Treasury and other relevant teams, contributing to our overall financial stability.
• Collaboration with Divisional FP&A Team: Work collaboratively with the divisional FP&A team to provide in-depth analysis of monthly results versus forecast/budget, contributing to informed decision-making and future improvements.
• Variance Analysis: Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses. Proactively seek opportunities for improvement, driving continuous financial excellence.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams across all organisational levels.
• Business Partner Support: Assist Business Partners in understanding results and the root causes of variances, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
• Opportunity Assessment: Work with Business Partners to identify and assess opportunities for improvements and corrective actions, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilise data to provide insightful observations into areas of risk and opportunities for financial results, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Management Reporting: Oversee the preparation of management and ad hoc reporting, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial information.

The skills & experience needed as FP&A Analyst

• Previous experience in a similar role within a Global Business Services (GBS) organisation.
• Business Partnering experience.
• Fluent English speaker with accurate reading, writing, and communication skills for effective interaction with senior stakeholders and management.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, coupled with advanced Excel proficiency.
• High standard of accuracy in handling financial and statistical data.
• Ability to derive insightful observations from detailed analysis for management attention.
• Commercial awareness and adaptability to change.
• Proactive approach and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work flexibly across geographic time zones during peak periods, such as the period end.

What’s in it for you

• Up to 25 days off annual leave, paid life leave, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering.
• Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, gym costs, education related and more.