FP&A Accountant

Reed; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Huntingdon is seeking an FP&A Analyst for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role involves developing financial models, preparing forecasts, and presenting financial results. The ideal candidate will have strong budgeting skills and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a salary of £60,000–£70,000 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar FP&A role within a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support business cases.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets.
• Assist with the consolidation of financial results.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Presentation Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Cognos

Power BI

Job description

FP&A Analyst (3-Month FTC)

This role is pivotal in driving strategic financial planning and analysis, supporting business growth, and enhancing financial performance. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build complex financial models from the ground up, alongside experience in budgeting, forecasting, and presenting monthly financials. This role can pay a pro‑rata salary of £60,000‑£70,000 pro rata per annum, and offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Modelling & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models from scratch to support business case development, commercial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets.
• Consolidation & Reporting: Assist with the consolidation of financial results, providing clear and insightful analysis to senior management and stakeholders.
• Presentation of Financials: Prepare and present monthly financial results, forecasts, and key metrics to the business managers, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Business Partner: Provide genuine and thought‑leading insight and recommendations to UK BU's and leadership team.
• Process Improvement: Assist with identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a similar FP&A role within a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
• The ability to build robust financial models from the ground up utilising systems such as Excel, Cognos and Power BI.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.