Financial Planning Analyst

Wade Macdonald

England

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Collaborative working culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to support financial planning and analysis for a global organisation. The role requires strong Excel and financial modeling skills, with a focus on collaborating with business leaders and producing insightful analysis. Candidates should have a degree related to finance and at least 4 years of experience in FP&A. This position offers hybrid working, exposure to senior leadership, and a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

At least 4 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis.
Comfortable communicating insights across functions.
Analytically strong and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets.
Produce and analyse financial forecasts and variance reports.
Create dashboards and regular reporting packs for senior leadership.
Analyse performance metrics and financial trends.
Collaborate with department heads to support decision-making.
Develop financial models for capital projects.
Support cost control and identify operational improvements.
Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

Knowledge of ERP systems

Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI)

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Job description

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

Base pay range

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FP&A Analyst

Location: Hybrid – London

About the Client

Our client is a global organisation with operations across Europe. They cultivate a dynamic work environment where work-life balance and employee well-being are priorities. As they continue to grow, they are seeking professionals who are commercially astute and eager to make an impact within a collaborative finance function.

About the Job

This is a commercially focused role supporting international operations with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. You will partner with business leaders to provide insights and analysis, support strategic initiatives, and help improve financial decision‑making across the organisation.

Duties will include:

Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets, strategic plans, and forecasts
Producing and analysing financial forecasts and variance reports with detailed commentary
Creating dashboards and regular reporting packs for senior leadership
Analysing performance metrics and financial trends to provide data‑driven recommendations
Collaborating with department heads to support decision‑making and identify efficiencies
Developing financial models for capital projects and scenario planning
Supporting cost control and identifying opportunities for operational improvements
Conducting ad hoc financial analysis as required by leadership
Contributing to process improvement across FP&A tools and systems

About the Successful Applicant

You will hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, with at least 4 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis. Strong Excel and financial modelling skills are essential, along with experience using ERP systems and BI tools such as Power BI. You’ll be commercially minded, analytically strong, and comfortable communicating insights across functions.

What You Will Receive in Return

You’ll join an international business that values continuous improvement and professional development. Expect hybrid working, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to influence strategy through insightful analysis. The business offers a competitive salary, performance‑based bonus, and a collaborative working culture.

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