FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid (Home-based with access to London and Birmingham offices) Salary: £60k-£70k Sector: Education / Training Services A commercially minded and analytically strong FP&A Analyst is sought to join a growing, Private Equity-backed organisation during an exciting phase of expansion. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will play a key role in supporting group-wide financial planning and analysis activities. This is a highly visible role, working closely with the Executive Management team to deliver insightful financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and drive business performance across a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial analysis, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow reporting Provide clear variance analysis and actionable insights to support business performance Develop, track, and report on key financial KPIs Support the annual budgeting process and rolling 12-month forecasting cycles Produce sensitivity analysis to inform strategic planning Partner with Directors and business heads to support decision-making and performance improvement Assist in preparing financial presentations for the board and external stakeholders Support sales pipeline reporting and analysis Contribute to cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning Assist with ad hoc projects, including financial due diligence, refinancing, and potential M&A activity To Be Suitable Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Previous experience within an FP&A or commercial finance role Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and ability to manipulate large data sets Experience with financial systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Power BI, or Workday Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment Experience in a Private Equity-backed business is advantageous Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities Confident communicator, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing finance professional looking to take on a broad and impactful role within a dynamic and growing organisation, offering exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to all unsuccessful candidates.