FP&A Analyst

Michael Page; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a skilled FP&A Analyst in Glasgow to monitor and analyze financial data. The role involves budgeting, strategic analysis, and performance reporting within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will possess expertise in financial modeling and have a professional accounting qualification. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience, along with benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of finance business partnering practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with business strategic objectives.
• Evaluate company and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and seek opportunities to automate monthly reporting and analysis processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Modeling and reporting tools

Education

Professional qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Financial modeling software

Reporting tools

Job description

The candidate is working to help monitor and analyse financial and commercial data, to support the finance team and the broader business in better understanding performance and opportunities for improvement. The FP&A Analyst will have a remit which allows them to step out of finance as a business partner, with the ability to operate independently such that they can flag issues or opportunities outside of typical reporting constructs to senior management.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established Glasgow based organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The company is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with business strategic objectives.
• Analyse variances between actual results and budget/forecast, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Support scenario planning to evaluate potential financial outcomes under different business conditions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term strategic planning.

Strategic Analysis

• Evaluate company and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering insights to senior management.
• Conduct detailed financial modelling and analysis to support new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to assess margin-enhancing opportunities and develop actionable recommendations.

M&A

• Assist in assessing the financial forecasts of acquisition targets
• Create flexible financial models to support the acquisition process
• Assist in post-acquisition performance tracking, measuring the financial success of the business, and identifying commercial risks and areas for improvement.

Performance Reporting and KPI Monitoring

• Work closely with the Reporting Management team who produce financial management accounts, to support with analysis of financial and operational metrics.
• Develop and seek opportunities to automate monthly reporting and information analysis process, to ensure business data is exit-ready.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations to provide real-time performance insights to decision-makers.
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Profile

A successful FP&A Analyst should have:

• Proven exp in financial planning and analysis within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of finance business partnering practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools.
• Relevant professional qualification in accounting or finance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

This role offers a highly competitive package up to 65,000 DOE plus benefits, career development and progression.