I am delighted to be partnering a leading financial services business on their search for an FP&A Analyst to join their team. Paying £35,000- £45,000 and based in East Leeds with hybrid working, this role will involve Senior Stakeholder Engagement and play a key part in the forecast process.

The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities.

The Role

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, including Cashflow forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models for Departmental P&Ls and Projects.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and aid in commercial decision making.
• Prepare ad-hoc commercial analysis and reports as needed to support Operational business leaders in evaluating performance, recommending solutions and next steps
• Updating and maintaining the monthly forecast files and consolidation of Group forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather timely inputs for budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support preparation of monthly Management Accounts and supporting schedules according to monthly close deadlines as required.
• Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Report on key financial information, including budgetary variances and other non-financial data and track.
• Develop and enhance KPI reporting and tracking.
• Business partnering with revenue generating departments and cost owners through regular meetings to understand any variances to budget and be able to provide insightful analysis and suggestions.
• Play a key role in delivering ongoing and future system and process improvement projects.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

Your Profile

• You will ideally be educated to degree level and be a part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Prior FP&A experience is highly desired.
• Management or Financial Accountants with Financial Analysis experience will also be considered.
• Experience of financial modelling.
• Commercial acumen
• Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail

Salary £35,000-£45,000 Depending upon experience

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home