FP&A Analyst

ACCA Careers; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an FP&A Analyst to drive reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis, working closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment. The role suits a highly analytical, commercially minded individual who can turn complex data into actionable insights while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Based in Basingstoke, the role offers a permanent, on-site position with a competitive benefits package and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting and finance principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI for data analysis.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Self-starter able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports, forecasts, and consolidation outputs to support senior decision-making, including ownership of monthly reporting cycles and stakeholder presentations.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, variances, and underlying drivers, providing clear recommendations and maintaining forward-looking outlooks.
• Partner with teams across the business to deliver budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, supporting both operational and strategic initiatives.
• Lead key elements of the period-end close process, managing timelines and delivering high-quality analysis and commentary on results.
• Deliver insight into cost management, efficiency opportunities, and business performance, tracking KPIs and driving actionable improvements.
• Contribute to strategic planning through scenario analysis, financial modelling, and preparation of board and investor materials, ensuring alignment with internal controls and reporting standards.
• Other ad hoc tasks as required by the team

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We are seeking an FP&A Analyst to drive reporting, financial planning, and performance analysis, working closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment. The role suits a highly analytical, commercially minded individual who can turn complex data into actionable insights while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Client Details

• Medium-sized company
• Operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector
• Highly innovative business
• Basingstoke based

Description

FP&A Analyst responsibilities:

• Produce financial reports, forecasts, and consolidation outputs to support senior decision-making, including ownership of monthly reporting cycles and stakeholder presentations.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, variances, and underlying drivers, providing clear recommendations and maintaining forward-looking outlooks.
• Partner with teams across the business to deliver budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, supporting both operational and strategic initiatives.
• Lead key elements of the period-end close process, managing timelines and delivering high-quality analysis and commentary on results.
• Deliver insight into cost management, efficiency opportunities, and business performance, tracking KPIs and driving actionable improvements.
• Contribute to strategic planning through scenario analysis, financial modelling, and preparation of board and investor materials, ensuring alignment with internal controls and reporting standards.
• Other ad hoc tasks as required by the team

Profile

• A solid foundation in accounting and finance principles
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software - e.g. Excel and Power BI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy
• The ability to communicate financial data effectively to non‑financial stakeholders
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within a commercial environment
• Self starter, but able to work cross‑functionally and within a team

Job Offer

FP&A Analyst

• Salary - £48,000 to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package (TBC)
• Permanent role
• Basingstoke location, well-connected by public transport
• Professional development opportunities