Financial Planning Analyst

KennedyPearce Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Top-tier training

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Junior Financial Planning Analyst in Greater London. This role supports commercial strategy and optimizes sales performance. Responsibilities include operational FP&A activities, budgeting, and business partnering. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, strong analytical and Excel skills, and proven communication abilities. The company offers career development opportunities and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in commercial finance required.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills are a must.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle operational FP&A activities and reporting.
• Provide financial insights for decision making.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting models.
• Business partnering across departments.
• Support commercial team with key projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial finance understanding

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Tools

Power BI

Job description

A leading global FMCG brand with strong growth ambitions is seeking a driven Junior Financial Planning Analyst to support commercial strategy and optimize sales performance. This is a great opportunity for someone analytical and commercially minded, looking to develop within a high-profile UK team.

Responsibilities

• Operational FP&A activities including period end reporting and centralised reporting to the global parent company.
• Provide valuable insights and financial information to support decision making
• Budgeting activities, forecasting models and analytical processes
• Business partnering (multi-department), analysing key business drivers and providing support
• Support the commercial team with upcoming key projects such as enhancing of Power BI reporting suites.

About You

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in commercial finance
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and data-driven.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; able to turn data into actionable insight.
• Clear communicator who can engage stakeholders across functions.
• Experience in revenue, commercial, or account management is advantageous.

Why Apply?

Career development, flexible working, and top-tier training with an internationally recognized FMCG leader.