Financial Planning Analyst- (FP&A)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled FP&A Manager to enhance budgeting and forecasting processes while providing critical financial insights. This role offers the chance to work closely with the CFO and engage across all organizational levels, making a significant impact in a fast-growing, private equity-backed environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong financial background, excellent analytical abilities, and the capacity to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and generous benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Hybrid/remote work options

Training and development

Wellness resources

Social engagement initiatives

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Car allowances

Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budget and periodic forecasts across divisions.
• Prepare management reports and insights for the Board and investors.

Skills

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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Client:

Opus Talent Solutions

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for coordinating consolidated budgeting and forecasting processes, analysing and reporting on monthly financial performance, and producing insightful financial information to support the business in delivering its objectives.

The company aims to improve its budgeting and forecasting processes, introduce more robust monthly reporting and analysis, and streamline its financial reporting. The successful candidate should possess strong financial analysis and accounting skills, along with commercial acumen, to provide the CFO, investors, and the wider business with better insights into financial performance and key drivers.

This role reports to the CFO and offers exposure to the recruitment services sector within a fast-growing, private equity-backed business. The position involves working across all levels of the organization and requires a broad skill set, from technical system knowledge to soft skills.

Requirements

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Design and coordinate the annual budget and periodic forecasts, consolidating across divisions, geographies, and functions.
• Analyse monthly results, challenge Managing Directors on their numbers, and ensure targets are met.
• Prepare budget packs with full visibility and commentary for business units.
• Analyse monthly financial performance, explaining variances with narratives.
• Reconcile and verify business unit commentary and financial KPIs.

Financial Analysis

• Analyse monthly financial performance and variances.
• Verify and reconcile business unit commentary and KPIs.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare management reports and insights for the Board, MDs, and investors.

General

• Assist with ad hoc projects for the CFO and Group Finance Director.

Skills and Experience

• Degree educated, qualified accountant, with strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Understanding of people services businesses and financial performance drivers.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave, hybrid/remote work options, international offices.
• Training, development, wellness resources, and social engagement initiatives.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, car allowances, and discounts.