FP&A Analyst

Sharp Consultancy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in the UK is seeking an FP&A Analyst. This role offers an exciting opportunity for early finance studiers (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to gain commercial finance experience. Candidates will review transactions, support budgeting and forecasting, and partner with teams to provide financial insights. The firm offers study support and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday and a pension plan.

Benefits

4% employer pension

Westfield Health cash plan

5x salary death in service

25 days holiday + statutory

Option to buy up to 5 extra days

Birthday off

Study support

Qualifications

• Early studier (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with aspiration to become qualified.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills, with high attention to detail.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and a team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain customer fees and reconcile transactions.
• Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support ad-hoc projects and attend Sales & Operations meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Commercial mindset

Proactive attitude

Team player

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent)

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is recruiting an FP&A Analyst on behalf of a growing business. This is an exciting opportunity for an early studier (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) who is analytical, commercially minded, and eager to gain experience in a forward-facing finance role.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and maintain customer fees, reconcile transactions, and perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage CRM updates and support monthly sales forecasts
• Deliver weekly reporting internally and to international stakeholders
• Partner with Commercial and Customer Service teams to provide financial insight
• Analyse data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Support ad-hoc projects and attend Sales & Operations meetings

About You

• Early studier (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with aspiration to become qualified
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills, with high attention to detail
• Commercially minded, proactive, and solution-focused
• Confident, enthusiastic, and a team player with a positive “can do” attitude

Why Join?

• Gain commercial finance experience in a visible, business-partnering role
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis
• Develop a strong foundation toward professional qualification
• Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking business

Benefits

• 4% employer pension (salary sacrifice)
• Westfield Health cash plan
• 5x salary death in service
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Birthday off
• Study support

This is a confidential search – apply via Sharp Consultancy.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.