FP&A Analyst

Cornerstone; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6%/12%

Enhanced maternity leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP

Employee discounts

Job summary

SGN in London (Farringdon) seeks an FP&A Analyst on a personal contract (dependent on skills and qualifications). The role is full-time with a hybrid work pattern.

You will lead monthly performance reporting, delivering clear financial insights and executive commentary to support decision-making. You will partner with Finance Business Partners and stakeholders, perform variance analysis, and leverage data and modelling to improve forecast accuracy and drive strategic decisions across the

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CA with degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong financial analysis and accounting expertise; translate data into insights.
• Advanced Excel; analyze large datasets and produce high-quality reporting.
• Experience in finance, audit or analytical environment, ideally in a large corporate setting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; influence across the business.
• Proactive, inquisitive, detail-oriented with a big-picture mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the production of monthly performance reporting with KPI analysis and executive commentary.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and stakeholders to understand performance and identify opportunities.
• Deliver variance analysis across actuals, budgets, forecasts and prior year performance.
• Use data, analytics and modelling to generate actionable insights and improve forecasts.
• Continuously review and enhance reporting processes, tools and analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA)

Job description

FP&A Analyst

Farringdon | Personal Contract (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full Time | Hybrid

• Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total)
• Enhanced maternity & family leave
• Life assurance
• HolidayPlus
• Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

REQ6156

We're looking for a proactive and analytical finance professional who can turn complex data into meaningful business insight, influence key stakeholders, and support the delivery of financial and operational performance across the group.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Own the production of monthly performance reporting, delivering clear financial insight, KPI analysis and executive-level commentary to support decision-making.
• Partner closely with Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders to understand business performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Deliver high-quality variance analysis across actuals, budgets, forecasts and prior year performance, providing meaningful insight into key business drivers and trends.
• Leverage data, analytics and financial modelling to generate actionable insights, improve forecast accuracy and support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Continuously review and enhance reporting processes, tools and analysis to ensure outputs remain efficient, relevant and aligned to evolving business needs.
• Support business-critical projects and initiatives by providing robust financial analysis, maintaining data integrity and translating complex information into clear recommendations for stakeholders.

What you will need

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA) with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong financial analysis and accounting expertise, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful business insight.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, analysing large datasets and producing high-quality reporting.
• Experience working within a finance, audit or analytical environment, ideally within a large corporate, consultancy or professional services setting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build effective relationships across the business.
• A proactive and inquisitive approach, combining strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture and identify opportunities for improvement.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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