Finance Planning Analyst

Cactus Search; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 37,500 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% discretionary bonus

Hybrid working & flexible schedule

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Southampton. This hybrid role involves building financial models, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and driving the adoption of Workday Adaptive Planning. Candidates should have FP&A experience and strong analytical skills, with a salary between £37,500 and £42,000 plus a 10% bonus. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and potentially transitioning to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A roles within a dynamic business environment.
• Strong ability to build and maintain financial models.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial models.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with finance and business leadership on process improvements.
• Play a key role in Workday Adaptive Planning adoption.

Skills

FP&A experience in a fast-paced environment

Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to deliver insights influencing decisions

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Are you an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst with a strong track record delivering actionable insights and improving financial planning processes?

FP&A Analyst – 12-Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)

Hybrid – Southampton (1–2 days onsite per week)

£37,500 – 42,000k + 10% Bonus

We’re looking for someone to drive transformation in financial planning, including supporting the implementation of Workday Adaptive Planning to enhance forecasting accuracy and streamline budgeting.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain robust financial models
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with finance and business leadership to embed process improvementsPlay a key role in Workday Adaptive Planning adoption

What we’re looking for:

• FP&A experience in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver insights that influence decisions

Why this role?

• 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential to go permanent
• 10% discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working & flexible schedule
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth

Interested?

Message me ([e-mail]) to find out more or apply today!