Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Job Requisition Number: 8408 Work Type: Permanent Job Function: Finance Salary Range: £42,786 - £48,912 Location: Newport, Wales, GB, CF30LT Closing Date: 28th May 2026 What you’ll be responsible for We’re looking for a proactive and analytical FP&A Analyst to join our newly established Financial Planning & Analysis Team, supporting strategic planning and helping to shape the organisation's long‑term decision‑making. This role has been created to strengthen analytical capability and provide deeper financial insight. As part of a new team, the role offers the opportunity to help shape ways of working and analytical approaches.

In this role, you will Develop, maintain and improve financial models to support budgets, forecasts and long‑term financial planning. Provide analysis, insight and scenario modelling that helps the business understand financial performance and future risks. Ensure models and reporting are accurate, transparent and aligned with regulatory, Treasury and internal requirements.

Translate financial and operational data into clear reporting, dashboards and commentary for senior stakeholders. Work closely with Finance Business Partners, Regulation, Treasury and operational teams to ensure strong alignment and shared understanding of key drivers. Support continuous improvement across modelling, systems, data flows and reporting processes.

Be comfortable starting from a blank sheet and forming your own analytical approach, rather than relying solely on pre‑defined templates or established outputs. Who you’ll work with Internal: Functional Leadership Finance Director Finance Business Partners Management Accountants External: Audit About you Has demonstrable experience in an analytical finance role with proven success in building financial models and creating insightful management reporting. Demonstrable experience of working with tools like Excel, Power BI or other analytics platforms (or a willingness to learn).

Enjoys developing analysis where there is no established template or benchmark. Is comfortable applying judgement to assess whether outputs are sensible and decision‑ready. Values rigour and clarity over process for its own sake.

Has a relevant financial qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA etc) or is working towards one. Experience in a regulated environment is helpful but not essential — we welcome applicants who can bring fresh perspectives and transferable skills. Good to know Interviews will be at the beginning of June.

You will be expected to attend the office typically 2 days a week. Benefits 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays). Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year.

Enhanced employer pension contributions – up to 11% employer contributions. Free mortgage brokering services. Enhanced family‑friendly policies.

Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes. Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping. Cycle to work scheme.

Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops. Car‑leasing scheme and free on‑site parking at all sites. Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service.

An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family. Many more can be found on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr