Financial Planning Analyst

Forge Talent; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an ambitious FP&A Analyst to join their dynamic finance team in North Manchester. This role is pivotal in driving business performance through strategic finance and high-level analysis. You'll be responsible for month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while partnering with senior operations teams to enhance financial accountability. If you're passionate about influencing financial decisions and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to shape the future of a growing business. Join a supportive team that values insight and improvement, and take your career to the next level!

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Strong FP&A experience with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end reporting cycle and provide insights.
• Business partner with senior teams to support performance.

Skills

FP&A Analysis

Management Accounting

Data Manipulation

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Access Dimensions

Job description

This range is provided by Forge Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Talent Manager at Forge Talent - Building relationships across the North West with finance professionals from recently qualified to CFO level

FP&A Analyst

North Manchester

Hybrid

Forge Talent is working with a growing organisation in North Manchester who are looking for an ambitious FP&A Analyst with a sharp commercial mindset and the ability to influence at a senior level. This role sits at the core of business performance combining strategic finance, business partnering, and high-level analysis. You’ll play a key part in turning numbers into action and helping shape financial decisions that actually move the needle. You’ll join a fast-paced, supportive finance function that values insight, communication, and improvement. If you like the idea of being close to the action and helping shape the future of a growing business this one’s worth a look.

Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end reporting cycle for key divisions — clear, timely, and insight-led
• Business partner with senior ops teams to support financial performance and drive accountability
• Analyse variances, track KPIs, and help teams understand their numbers (and what to do with them)
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across your area
• Work closely with Business Intelligence to bring data to life through dashboards and automation
• Constantly push to improve reporting, analysis, and how finance supports the wider business

What we’re looking for:

• Part or fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Strong FP&A / management accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills, confident with data manipulation and visualisation
• Clear communicator with the confidence to influence stakeholders and challenge where needed
• Bonus points for experience with Power BI or Access Dimensions, but not essential

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting