F,P&A Finance Analyst

WEX; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a detail-oriented FP&A Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis processes. The role involves developing financial models, analyzing results, and preparing reports for senior management. The ideal candidate will have a finance-related degree and strong proficiency in financial modeling and Excel. This position offers a competitive salary range of £45,000-£55,000 and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Annual Company Bonus

Industry leading pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount & Perks platform

Employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis or related financial roles.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update financial models for budgeting.
• Analyse financial results and identify trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial data.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant / Degree in Finance

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Anaplan

Job description

F,P&A Financial Analyst / Manchester / Hybrid min 1 day per week in the office / Permanent / £45000-£55000 / plus benefits

About The Team / Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes. This role will provide actionable insights to business leaders, enabling data-driven decision-making and driving overall financial performance.

What’s on Offer?

• Highly Competitive basic salary of between £45000-£55000 (Depending on experience)
• Annual Company Bonus
• 37.5 hour week - 8.30am-5pm
• Hybrid working from our Manchester City Centre office (min 1 day per week)
• Industry leading pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays- with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Discount & Perks platform
• Employee wellbeing

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop, maintain, and update financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.

• Analyse financial results, identify trends, and provide variance explanations against budgets and forecasts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior management.

• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial insights and scenario analysis.

• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements to enhance profitability and efficiency.

• Assist in the preparation of board reports, management meetings, and ad-hoc analysis requests.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through rigorous data validation and reconciliation.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant / Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• Experience in financial planning and analysis or related financial roles.

• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems and BI tools, Anaplan is a plus.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What’s Next?
If you have the skills and passion to take on this position of F,P&A Finance Analyst, then we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately it is not possible to respond to each one individually, applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted within one week of application

We do not accept speculative CVs. Any CV received by WEX will be treated as a gift and eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by the Talent Acquisition team.