Financial Planning Analyst

Zachary Daniels; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double pension

25 days holiday

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Fantastic working environment

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to shape financial planning and analysis in a dynamic environment. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive performance. You will be part of a team that values inclusivity and diversity, working in a high-energy atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you have a passion for finance and a collaborative spirit, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that celebrates diversity and offers a supportive culture where you can thrive.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and collaborative mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes while supporting commercial decision-making.
• Manage internal reporting and provide insights to leadership.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Business Partnering

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Director - Finance at Zachary Daniels | Recruiting in Finance

Senior FP&A Analyst | Altrincham (3 days in, 2 remote) | £55,000 - £65,000, plus bonus, double pension, 25 days hol, staff disc, fantastic working environment and career development opportunities, Staff discounts | Retail, e-commerce, consumer and wholesale

Do you want to work with one of the world's most iconic brands?

Zachary Daniels Finance are proud to be exclusively partnering with this PE backed business at the early stages of a continued success and growth chapter. The business has an enviable unique platform and access to a global market that many others don't. A modern, fun and team focused culture with strong identity.

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on turning data into insight? Do you enjoy working cross-functionally to help drive performance and strategic decisions? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join a dynamic and growing business with a global footprint. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial planning and analysis function, working closely with stakeholders at all levels to deliver accurate, insightful, and actionable reporting.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across the business. You'll be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while also acting as a trusted business partner to support commercial decision-making.

We're not expecting you to be an industry expert - just someone with a curious mind, a collaborative attitude, and a passion for delivering clear financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process
• Own the 3-year strategic financial planning model
• Deliver forecast updates across multiple outputs and present to senior leadership
• Support board reporting and financial covenant tracking

Reporting

• Manage internal reporting processes across the business
• Oversee reporting deliverables for a key global brand partner
• Collaborate with the Data Team to ensure alignment of financial outputs

Business Partnering

• Be the go-to finance contact for functions across the business
• Drive forecast accuracy and cost control
• Provide insight into operating costs and overheads
• Consolidate financial and operational data to present clear insights to leadership

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience
• Strong commercial acumen with a collaborative, business partnering mindset
• Excellent communicator with strong analytical and organisational skills
• Experience in FMCG, supply chain, or retail sectors is a plus (but not essential)

What's in it for you?

• £55,000 - £65,000, plus bonus, double pension, 25 days hol, staff disc, fantastic working environment and career development opportunities, Staff discounts
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• A high-growth, high-energy environment where you can make a real impact

We're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Everyone is welcome - whatever your background, identity, or lived experience.

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion