FP&A Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency in Abingdon is looking for an FP&A Accountant to manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Candidates should be finalist or newly qualified accountants with strong Excel and analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 and a hybrid working model, alongside opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, international business environment.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain trading performance forecasts.
• Develop UK overhead and cost of sales forecasts.
• Coordinate intercompany cost forecasts.
• Support the annual budgeting process.
• Review P&L performance and resolve variances.
• Deliver management reports by cost centre.
• Analyze headcount and staff costs versus forecasts.
• Provide business partnering for cost management.
• Identify improvements to financial planning processes.
• Apply IT tools for enhancing financial data efficiency.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Finalist or Newly Qualified accountant

Job description

FP&A Accountant – South Oxfordshire (Hybrid) – £50,000

About the Client
This is a well-established organisation within the Technology sector, with a global presence and a complex operational structure. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every background and perspective enriches their collective success. Based in South Oxfordshire, they offer a collaborative working environment with a hybrid working model.

About the Job
Working closely with the Finance Director, this role is pivotal in managing the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes for a key business division. It combines commercial finance duties with insightful analysis to drive strategic decisions across the business.

Duties will include:

• Preparation and maintenance of trading performance forecasts aligned with factory output and order book

• Development and update of UK overhead and cost of sales forecasts, including R&D spend

• Coordination of intercompany cost forecasts across global operations

• Support the annual budgeting process, including financial modelling

• Review of P&L performance and resolution of variances with key stakeholders

• Delivery of management reports by cost centre and cost type

• Headcount and staff cost analysis versus forecast and budget

• Business partnering to support cost management and performance insight

• Identification and delivery of improvements to financial planning processes

• Application of IT tools to enhance financial data efficiency and reporting

About the Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will be a Finalist or Newly Qualified accountant with experience in a complex, international business environment. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Commercial awareness, a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities will also be key to success.

What You Will Receive in Return
In addition to a competitive salary and performance-related bonus, you’ll benefit from a hybrid working model, supportive leadership, and opportunities to influence business performance. This is a business that values professional development, work-life balance and continuous improvement, making it a great place to grow your career.