FP&A Analyst

Big Sky Additions Limited; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lowestoft seeks an FP&A Analyst to contribute to financial success and support key decision-making processes. This role includes preparing reports and financial analyses, offering a chance for meaningful career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Opportunities for career progression

Varied and impactful role

Flexibility in work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting or forecasting.
• Sharp commercial mind with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly KPI reports and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning.
• Assist in audit and compliance, including SOX control environment.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE

Tools

Excel

SAP (S4 Hana)

Business intelligence tools

Visualisation software

Job description

FP&A Analyst – Manufacturing | Lowestoft | £Competitive + Benefits

Are you an analytical finance professional ready to make your next move?
A highly respected manufacturing business based in Lowestoft is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial success of some of Europe’s most recognisable consumer brands – all while advancing your own career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will support the manufacturing site with timely and accurate financial analysis, partnering with operational teams to provide insight into performance and support informed decision-making. You’ll play a key part in the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting, variance analysis, planning and forecasting.

• Key responsibilities include:
• Producing weekly KPI reports and variance analysis (e.g., production volumes, labour costs, fixed costs, transfer pricing)
• Monthly/quarterly close of management accounts, accruals and journals
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning
• Maintaining and updating transfer pricing data
• Developing financial models and simulations to assess “what-if” scenarios
• Improving data governance and reporting standards across the site
• Assisting in audit and compliance, including SOX control environment

About You

We are looking for someone with a sharp commercial mind, excellent attention to detail, and a natural ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

• You’ll likely bring:
• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE
• At least 3 years of experience in a financial reporting or forecasting role
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience in SAP (S4 Hana)
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools and visualisation software
• Ideally, experience in a manufacturing or supply chain finance environment

Why Apply?

This is a business that values people and performance. They offer genuine opportunities for career progression across multiple functions and brands, plus:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• The chance to work with leading, household-name brands
• A varied and impactful role with scope for innovation
• Flexibility and a purpose-led career path

Location & Remuneration

Location: Lowestoft – with hybrid working opportunities

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + attractive benefits

Interested?
If you’re ready to step into a finance role where your insights truly drive business success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.