Financial Planning Analyst

TN United Kingdom; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a finance professional to join their dynamic team in Soho. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality financial insights and analysis that directly support strategic decision-making. You will work closely with various teams, enhancing reporting tools and processes while building strong relationships across the organization. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for financial analysis and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and help drive business performance through data-led insights.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in FP&A roles preferred within global organizations.
• Skilled in using data tools for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Produce and analyze monthly profit and loss statements.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build strong relationships with commercial and operational teams.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Financial and analytical background

Experience with ERP systems

Data tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft D365

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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This newly created role based in Soho presents an exciting opportunity to work closely in a fast-paced retail environment. The position focuses on delivering high-quality financial insight, reporting, and analysis that directly supports the Head of FP&A. A key part of the role involves improving data quality and depth to enhance business performance.

Responsibilities

1. Produce and analyze monthly profit and loss statements by business unit and cost centre.
2. Investigate margin variances across product categories, regions, and customer segments.
3. Review SG&A expenditure to identify cost efficiencies.
4. Evaluate and improve reporting tools and processes to support business needs.

Budgeting & Forecasting

1. Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
2. Analyze revenue trends by region, quantity, pricing, and customer/product mix.
3. Lead SG&A reviews with key stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
4. Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide clear, actionable insights.

Business Partnering

1. Build strong working relationships with commercial and operational teams across the business.
2. Work with the central finance team to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
3. Collaborate with commercial teams to understand business drivers and promote best practices.
4. Provide financial input into key business initiatives to support strategic goals.

Ad Hoc & Strategic Analysis

1. Deliver data-led insights to support decision-making.
2. Conduct ad hoc analysis to address business challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong financial and analytical background, with solid understanding of financial statements.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 experience beneficial).
• Skilled in data tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Able to work in a hybrid role in Soho.
• Previous experience in an FP&A role within a global organization is preferred.

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