Financial Planning Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Burton-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business is seeking a newly qualified FP&A Analyst in Burton-on-Trent. This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements alongside a salary of up to £55,000. The successful candidate will be integral to financial reporting, analysis, and corporate budgeting, working within a dynamic team and enjoying great career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience with large datasets and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end group close process and consolidate P&L figures.
• Prepare monthly reports for board and leadership.
• Assist with quarterly external filings and corporate budgeting.

Skills

Excel

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Gleeson recruitment are working with a business that are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join their team.

With a fantastic team, great benefits and opportunity for progression this is a great opportunity for a newly qualified candidate to take their next step.

The role is based in Burton, offering both flexible and hybrid working with a salary of up to £55,000.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end group close process, ensuring complete and accurate consolidation of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet figures across all entities.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly board and leadership reports, highlighting key financial movements, risks, and actionable insights.
• Deliver timely analysis and financial commentary to both operational and finance stakeholders, helping inform critical business decisions.
• Assist the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis with quarterly external filings, including drafting the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for submission.
• Support corporate budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with internal timelines and business objectives.
• Maintain and oversee the consolidation platform, ensuring data integrity, correct FX application, and report configuration.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies to streamline reporting and improve consistency across the group.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis, reports, and presentation materials as required by senior management.

The ideal candidate:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven ability to work with large, complex datasets and extract meaningful information.
• Strong excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Confidence in presenting to stakeholders.