FP&A Analyst

Rentokil Initial Careers; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their finance team. This role is pivotal in shaping the financial strategy through effective budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. The successful candidate will work independently with senior stakeholders, driving financial clarity across business units. Candidates should hold relevant professional qualifications and have a sharp analytical mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in FP&A, investment analysis, or management reporting.
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles for the business.
• Monitor financial performance against targets and identify key variances.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models including P&L and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualifications

3+ years in FP&A or investment analysis

Tools

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a commercially minded and technically strong FP&A professional to join our growing finance team. As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the business. You will lead on budgeting and forecasting cycles, deliver forward-looking insights, support executive decision-making, and help embed a performance- focused culture across the organisation.

This role requires a proactive self-starter who can work independently, manage senior stakeholders, and bring clarity to complex financial issues across multiple geographies and business units.

Main Tasks:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles for the business or assigned business units
• Monitor financial and operational performance against targets, identifying key variances and performance drivers
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop actionable commentary and recommendations based on financial data
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial analysis for management and stakeholder reporting
• Support ad hoc projects and scenario modelling to enable informed decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls
  
  

Reporting

• Design, improve, and automate reporting tools and dashboards
• Support the delivery of monthly management reporting packs with variance analysis vs budget/forecast
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor financial and operational performance
• Prepare Board and investor reports with clear narratives around financials
  
  

Forecasting & Modelling

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts
• Model investment scenarios, project returns (e.g., IRR/NPV), and sensitivity analyses
  
  

Business Partnering

• Work closely with operational teams, project managers, and treasury to align financial strategies
• Support pricing, cost control, and capital allocation discussions
  
  
  

Requirements

• Professional qualifications: CIMA, ACCA, or ACA
• 3+ years' experience in FP&A, investment analysis, or management reporting
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Strong analytical capabilities with high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with business intelligence and planning tools such as Power BI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to tailor messaging for different audiences
• Ability to present complex information in a clear, engaging way
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking
  
  

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need anything

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