Financial Planning Analyst

Wade Macdonald; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a FP&A Accountant in South Oxfordshire. The role involves managing budgeting and forecasting processes and requires a finalist or newly qualified accountant with strong analytical skills. The organization promotes a hybrid working model and values career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, international business environment.
• Proactive mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain trading performance forecasts.
• Support annual budgeting process including financial modelling.
• Review P&L performance and resolve variances.
• Deliver management reports by cost centre and type.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to communicate financial information clearly

Education

Finalist or Newly Qualified accountant

Job description

FP&A Accountant – South Oxfordshire (Hybrid) – £50,000

About the Client

This is a well-established organisation within the Technology sector, with a global presence and a complex operational structure. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every background and perspective enriches their collective success. Based in South Oxfordshire, they offer a collaborative working environment with a hybrid working model.

About the Job

Working closely with the Finance Director, this role is pivotal in managing the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes for a key business division. It combines commercial finance duties with insightful analysis to drive strategic decisions across the business.

Duties will include:

• Preparation and maintenance of trading performance forecasts aligned with factory output and order book
• Development and update of UK overhead and cost of sales forecasts, including R&D spend
• Coordination of intercompany cost forecasts across global operations
• Support the annual budgeting process, including financial modelling
• Review of P&L performance and resolution of variances with key stakeholders
• Delivery of management reports by cost centre and cost type
• Headcount and staff cost analysis versus forecast and budget
• Business partnering to support cost management and performance insight
• Identification and delivery of improvements to financial planning processes
• Application of IT tools to enhance financial data efficiency and reporting

About the Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a Finalist or Newly Qualified accountant with experience in a complex, international business environment. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Commercial awareness, a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities will also be key to success.

What You Will Receive in Return

In addition to a competitive salary and performance-related bonus, you’ll benefit from a hybrid working model, supportive leadership, and opportunities to influence business performance. This is a business that values professional development, work-life balance and continuous improvement, making it a great place to grow your career.