Senior FP&A Analyst - Professional Services

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid

Salary: Up to £60,000

A leading professional services organisation is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to help shape and steer the financial strategy of the business. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated FP&A function, provide insightful financial analysis, and support key strategic decisions at a senior level alongside managing a small team of analysts.

🏢 About the Organisation

This is a well-respected business recognised for its commitment to service excellence, innovation, and empowering its people. With a national and international presence, the company supports some of the most ambitious and impactful clients across multiple sectors. It offers an inclusive and collaborative working environment and has been recognised for its people-first culture and dedication to professional growth.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling processes.
• Analysis & Reporting: Deliver in-depth financial reports highlighting trends, risks, and growth opportunities to senior leadership.
• Strategic Support: Work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives, offering financial insights to drive business growth and efficiency.
• Performance Monitoring: Track financial performance, identify variances from forecasts, and recommend corrective actions.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small team of analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.
• Process Improvement: Continuously enhance FP&A processes to improve agility and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with key stakeholders across Finance and the broader business to ensure alignment on financial goals.

🎓 Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a recognised professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis, preferably in a professional or regulated services setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel and modelling skills; familiarity with tools such as SAP, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), Planful, or similar.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a finance team.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to simplify complex data and turn it into actionable insights.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

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