FP&A Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services company in Cambridge is seeking an FP&A Analyst to analyse financial data and create models for decision support. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive company culture. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and strong Excel skills.

Benefits

Attractive holiday leave

Supportive and collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and Excel essential.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Report on financial performance and prepare for leadership reviews.
• Identify and drive process improvements with Excel dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Fast growing tech business
• Unrivalled career progression

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established business services company in Cambridge. As a large organisation, it has a far-reaching influence and a reputation for delivering high-quality services across a broad range of industries.

Job Description

• Analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
• Analyse past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models.

The Successful Applicant

A successful FP&A Analyst should have:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance, and information analysis.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £55,000 - £60,500.
• Attractive holiday leave.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.
• An opportunity to work with a large organisation in the business services industry in Cambridge.

If you are a proactive professional looking to make a significant contribution to a vibrant and growing company, we encourage you to apply for the FP&A Analyst position.