FP&A Analyst

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

Job summary

A well-known service company based in Crawley is seeking an FP&A Analyst to lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, monitor financial performance, and support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in FP&A and strong analytical skills, with a proficiency in financial modelling and advanced Excel. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a rewards scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, investment analysis, or management reporting.
• Strong analytical capabilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Monitor financial and operational performance.
• Design and improve reporting tools and dashboards.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification

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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