FP&A Analyst

Navantia Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

Navantia Group is seeking a high-calibre FP&A Analyst in Bristol to drive financial planning and strategic decision-making within a project-driven environment. The role involves leading budgets, forecasts, and building financial models to provide clear insights on performance key indicators.

Ideal candidates should possess a degree in finance or a related field, have 3-5 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in advanced Excel and SAP. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, holiday, and life assurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in FP&A, Controlling, Reporting, or Audit.
• Strong analytical mindset with a commercial focus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading budgets, forecasts, and long‑term financial planning.
• Building financial models, scenarios, and sensitivity analysis.
• Delivering insightful reporting on P&L, cash flow, and KPIs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Commercial focus

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar

Tools

SAP

Power BI

EPM

BW

Job description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state‑of‑the‑art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state‑owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well‑positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Job Description

FP&A Analyst (Advanced) – Bristol | Shape Strategy with Insight

We’re looking for a high‑calibre FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team in Bristol. This is a key business partnering role, driving financial planning, performance insight, and strategic decision‑making across a complex, project‑driven environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading budgets, forecasts, and long‑term financial planning
• Building financial models, scenarios, and sensitivity analysis
• Delivering clear, insightful reporting on P&L, cash flow, and KPIs
• Driving variance analysis and identifying key performance drivers
• Partnering with operational and commercial teams to influence decisions
• Translating complex data into actionable business insight
• Monitoring performance, costs, margins, and profitability
• Supporting financial close with high‑quality analysis
• Improving financial processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
• High‑impact role influencing strategy and performance
• Work in a multinational, project‑led environment
• Opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders across the business
• Continuous improvement culture with strong career progression

If you’re ready to step into a strategic finance role and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
• 3–5 years’ experience in FP&A, Controlling, Reporting, or Audit
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• SAP experience preferred, plus exposure to BI tools (Power BI, EPM, BW)
• Strong analytical mindset with a commercial focus
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

• Competitive base pay
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role online please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.