FP&A Analyst

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic growth-focused business in Essex is seeking an FP&A Analyst to enhance financial planning and strategic analysis across multiple entities. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, with advanced Excel skills for financial modeling. This high-impact role involves generating precise cash flow projections and ensuring financial insights drive informed decisions. The company values equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging a wide talent pool to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related area.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with strong financial modelling skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasting model to predict balance sheet movements.
• Generate projections of operating and free cash flows.
• Oversee preparation of working capital forecasts and reports.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified commercial finance professional who wants to step into a newly created role? Rutherford Briant is partnering with a dynamic, growth-focused business that is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their team in Essex. You will play a critical role in delivering robust financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis across multiple entities. This is a high-impact role where you will support decision-making at a senior level, ensuring accurate and insightful financial models to help manage performance, working capital, and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance a sophisticated forecasting model to predict balance sheet movements in multiple currencies, mitigating FX risk.
• Generate precise projections of both operating and free cash flows across all business entities, aiming for industry-leading accuracy.
• Act as a key liaison between the business to drive financial clarity and informed decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation of working capital forecasts and reports, ensuring all teams are aligned on liquidity targets.
• Craft high-impact reports, data visualisations, and executive presentations to clearly communicate financial insights.
• Help shape performance benchmarks and analytical tools to monitor and improve business outcomes.
• Support strategic initiatives with tailored financial analysis, stress testing, and “what if” simulations.
• Uphold the integrity of financial information by validating data and improving reporting processes as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related area.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with strong financial modelling skills, especially multi-entity cashflow and balance sheet forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels of the business.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset, with a proactive and process-driven approach.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and complex financial structures.
• High attention to detail with a collaborative and flexible attitude.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.