FP&A Analyst

ESSILORLUXOTTICA GROUP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global vision care leader is seeking an FP&A Analyst in London. In this role, you will shape the financial success of the UK Ecommerce business, providing accurate reporting and insightful forecasts. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, driving performance through analytical decisions. The ideal candidate has experience in business partnering, budgeting, and strong analytical skills. A proactive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering or budgeting processes.
• Confidence in influencing stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strong control over P&L by acting as a trusted business partner.
• Conduct budgeting and forecasting cycles aligned with strategic goals.
• Drive insightful reporting and analysis for performance improvement.
• Identify risks and opportunities, proposing safeguarding solutions.
• Support process improvements and develop key performance metrics.

Skills

Business partnering experience

Analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACA

Tools

SAP

Hyperion Planning

Oracle HFM

Job description

Role overview

As our FP&A Analyst, you'll be at the heart of shaping financial success for our UK Ecommerce business. You'll combine sharp analysis with strategic thinking to deliver accurate reporting, insightful forecasts, and actionable recommendations that drive growth. This is your chance to influence decisions and partner with senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Who are we?

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high‑quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high‑quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and Vision Express), and leading e‑commerce platforms.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as a trusted business partner to UK Ecomm leadership, ensuring strong control over P&L and delivering accurate financial statements.
• Budgeting and forecasting cycles, aligning plans with strategic goals and market opportunities.
• Driving insightful reporting and analysis, turning complex data into clear actions that improve performance.
• Identifying risks and opportunities, proposing solutions that safeguard profitability.
• Supporting process improvements and developing key performance metrics to enhance efficiency.

What you'll need

• Experience in a role with exposure to business partnering or budgeting processes.
• Analytical ability and confidence in influencing stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion Planning, and Oracle HFM is a plus.
• Ideally part‑qualified CIMA/ACA.
• A proactive mindset and excellent communication skills.