Financial Planning Analyst

Connect Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding technology company is looking for an FP&A Analyst to support strategic financial planning and insightful forecasting. The role involves building complex financial models and providing analytics to senior management. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in the SaaS industry, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to strategic insights.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of FP&A or similar analytical experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required.
• Experience in SaaS sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic decision-making through financial planning and analysis.
• Build comprehensive analytics and provide key insights to leadership.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

NetSuite

Hubspot

JIRA

Job description

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Location: Hybrid London, England, United Kingdom

Type: 6-month FTC

We're partnering with a rapidly expanding technology company seeking a sharp FP&A Analyst to join their London team. Our client is a leading provider of innovative cloud-based solutions within a dynamic sector. They are experiencing significant growth and offer a collaborative environment with excellent career development opportunities.

The Role:

As FP&A Analyst, you'll be pivotal in supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial planning, forecasting, and insightful analysis. You'll leverage data from various systems to build comprehensive analytics and provide key performance insights to senior leadership.

What you'll bring to the table:

• Proven experience in building and maintaining complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning within SaaS sector.
• A talent for translating financial data into clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including senior management.
• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and providing insightful variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather data and develop a holistic understanding of business performance.
• Proactive monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and potential risks or opportunities.
• Qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA with 2-4 years of experience in FP&A or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong financial modelling skills.
• Comfort and experience in extracting and integrating data from various systems (ideally via APIs) into business intelligence tools such as PowerBI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience with NetSuite is advantageous; familiarity with Hubspot or JIRA is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage deadlines effectively, and maintain a strong attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Software Development

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