Financial Planning Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization near Bicester is seeking an FP&A Analyst to enhance business performance and provide insights. This role involves developing financial forecasts, building models, and collaborating with departments. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, a performance bonus scheme, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Performance Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Expert in modelling scenarios including balance sheet and cash forecasting.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and timely financial forecasts to aid strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models and scenarios.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Qualified or QBE

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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Robert Half is pleased to be partnering with a growing organisation near Bicester that is looking for an FP&A Analyst to join the team. The FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving business performance and providing key insights to stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong FP&A background looking to progress—offering up to £70,000, a performance bonus scheme, and hybrid working!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop accurate and timely financial forecasts to aid strategic decision-making
2. Build and maintain sophisticated financial models and scenarios
3. Identify potential risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to stakeholders
4. Collaborate with various departments to gather, review, and refine budget inputs
5. Serve as the go-to expert for creating live reports and dashboards
6. Ensure dashboards are accurate, intuitive, and meet the evolving needs of the business
7. Enhance reporting capabilities with future technology integrations, including Power BI

Budgeting & Forecasting:

1. Ensure the development and maintenance of required budgeting and forecasting models and templates
2. Continuously improve budgeting and forecasting processes to align with industry best practices
3. Partner with different departments to improve data visibility and aid in comprehensive financial analysis
4. Educate colleagues on effective use of dashboards and reports
5. Collaborate closely with Business Partners across the organization

Process Improvement:

1. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes within the business
2. Drive the continuous improvement of financial reporting tools and methodologies
3. Develop and implement advanced financial strategies to optimise resource allocation and investment decisions

What they're looking for:

• Qualified or QBE
• Expert in modelling scenarios including balance sheet and cash forecasting
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills