FP&A Analyst

SF Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are recruiting an FP&A Analyst in Birmingham to support budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term financial planning. You will analyse performance against budget and provide commercial insight to support profitability and growth, turning data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

You will develop financial models, dashboards and management reporting, partnering across the business to challenge assumptions and drive better decisions. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or equivalent analytical role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Advanced Excel with Power BI/SQL exposure.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proactive business partnering and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Analyse performance vs. budget, flag variances, risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial insights to support profitability and growth.
• Develop financial models, dashboards and management reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and inform decisions.
• Improve reporting processes, data quality and analytical tools.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Communication skills

Business partnering

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA studies

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

SF Partners are delighted to be recruiting for an FP&A Analyst on behalf of an established business based in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to support business performance through insightful analysis, forecasting and business partnering. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll turn financial and operational data into clear recommendations that support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.
• Analyse performance against budget, highlighting key variances, risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial insight to support profitability and business growth.
• Develop financial models, dashboards and management reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to challenge assumptions and support decisions.
• Improve reporting processes, data quality and analytical tools.

About You

• Experience within FP&A, commercial finance or a similar analytical role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience of Power BI, SQL or similar reporting tools.
• The ability to translate complex data into clear, practical insight.
• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach to business partnering.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA study or qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Salary £55,000 - £65,000 per annum