FP&A

Michael Page; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an FP&A Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Chester. The role focuses on analysing performance, identifying growth opportunities and informing strategic decisions through data-driven insights.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and influence investment choices and business performance. Hybrid working—2 days on site—offers exposure to commercial finance and cross-functional collaboration, with a competitive benefits package and clear career

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A commercially minded, curious approach with FP&A/analytical finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Investigate the key drivers behind business performance and challenge assumptions.
• Support investment appraisal and commercial decision-making.
• Develop insights around performance, growth opportunities and operational initiatives.
• Present clear recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Produce meaningful analysis that influences business strategy and future performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Job description

This 12-month FTC FP&A Analyst role offers a commercially focused opportunity to analyse performance, investment opportunities and business growth, providing actionable insight that influences strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll use financial and operational data to identify trends, challenge assumptions and drive business performance,

Client Details

A leading multi-site business is looking to appoint an FP&A Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Description

This is a highly commercial role, sitting at the heart of business performance and offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders. The focus is not on month-end reporting.instead, the role is centred around analysing performance, identifying opportunities for growth, evaluating investment decisions and providing meaningful insight to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyse financial and operational performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Investigate the key drivers behind business performance and challenge assumptions.
• Support investment appraisal and commercial decision-making.
• Develop insights around performance, growth opportunities and operational initiatives.
• Present clear recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Produce meaningful analysis that influences business strategy and future performance.

Profile

You will demonstrate:

• Strong data analysis and financial modelling skills.
• The ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A naturally curious and commercially minded approach.
• Experience within FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or analytical finance roles.

Job Offer

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days on site
• A genuine chance to influence business performance, investment decisions and growth initiatives through data-driven analysis
• Competitive benefits package