FP&A Analyst

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Manchester City Centre is seeking a commercially minded Group FP&A Analyst to join its team. The role focuses on group reporting, performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, translating financial data into clear insights for senior stakeholders.

You will collaborate with multifaceted teams, prepare detailed reports, monitor KPIs, and support strategic planning while ensuring regulatory compliance. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Ability to storytelling—summarising large financial reports for the Exec board.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• AI exposure.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Support strategic planning by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
• Monitor and report on financial KPIs to track business performance.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand financial requirements and provide solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial analysis & reporting

Storytelling for Exec board

Attention to detail

AI exposure

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

A growing, multi-site organisation is looking for a commercially minded Group FP&A Analyst to join its team in Manchester City Centre.

The role will focus on group reporting, performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting, translating financial and operational data into clear insights for senior stakeholders.

Client Details

Our client are a highly acquisitive organisation within the services sector - an extremely time to join a growing brand. Boasting an award-winning finance team and real exposure across M&A - this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Description

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Support strategic planning by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
• Monitor and report on financial KPIs to track business performance.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand financial requirements and provide solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.

Profile

In order to be considered for this role you will have:

• A relevant accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• The ability to 'story tell' - summarising large financial reports/presentations into concise information for the Exec board.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as Excel or similar software.
• An analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• AI exposure

Job Offer

• A salary between £60,000 and £62,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.

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