Financial Planning & Analysis - Part time (20 hours) 12 month FTC

Cummins Mellor; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in the technology sector is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support its International Sales & Marketing finance function. The successful candidate will engage in month-end close, forecasting, and management reporting. They will provide financial insight and support stakeholders across regions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance and 2-4 years of relevant experience, as well as strong Excel skills and familiarity with planning tools. This role is based in Blackburn, England.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in FP&A or a similar finance role.
• Strong experience in international finance environments.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly revenue and OPEX journals.
• Calculate monthly commissions for International Sales.
• Load monthly revenue and OPEX data into TM1.
• Review and approve monthly rebate claims.
• Deliver daily Executive Flash updates.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical capability

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

TM1

ERP systems (SAP or Oracle)

Job description

A global organisation within the technology sector is working exclusively with a recruitment agency to appoint an FP&A Analyst to support its International Sales & Marketing finance function.

This role offers broad exposure to international commercial finance, partnering closely with Sales and Marketing teams across multiple regions.

The Role

The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in month-end close, forecasting, commissions, rebates, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to deliver accurate financial insight and support decision-making in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Financial Close

• Prepare monthly revenue and OPEX journals for International Sales and Global Marketing

• Perform variance and flux analysis versus forecast, identifying key drivers

International Commissions

• Calculate monthly commissions for International Sales and submit to Payroll

• Prepare and distribute commission statements to sales teams

Forecasting & Planning

• Load monthly revenue and OPEX data into TM1 (or similar planning tools)

• Support forecast assumption updates in collaboration with Sales & Marketing stakeholders

• Validate data accuracy prior to final submission

Rebates

• Review and approve monthly sales & distribution rebate claims for international distributors

• Perform quarterly rebate analysis, identifying trends and potential risks

Reporting

• Deliver daily Executive Flash updates

• Prepare weekly Order Tracker reports with commentary

• Support monthly Management Pack reporting for senior leadership

• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests

Spend Control

• Review and approve purchase orders and spend requests in line with budget and policy

About You

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

• 2–4 years’ experience in FP&A or a similar finance role, ideally within an international environment

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling)

• Experience using TM1 or comparable planning tools

• High attention to detail with strong analytical capability

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to sales commission and rebate processes

• Experience supporting international Sales & Marketing teams

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle