FP&A Analyst

Forge Talent; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing software business in Greater Manchester is seeking an FP&A Analyst to shape its finance function. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in FP&A or commercial finance, preferably within a SaaS environment. Key responsibilities include developing cost forecasts, budgeting, and delivering insightful reporting. This role offers a competitive salary, strong benefits package, and a culture promoting collaboration and growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary + long-term incentive scheme (Shares)

Free parking

Meals provided on-site

Wellness facilities

Strong pension contribution

Private medical

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Inclusive culture with team events

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in FP&A or commercial finance, ideally in SaaS or tech.
• Strong financial modelling and analysis skills.
• Comfortable working with data; SQL knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cost forecasts across departments.
• Own the budgeting cycle, partnering with department heads.
• Deliver monthly reporting packs with insights.

Skills

Financial modelling

Performance analysis

Data simplification

Commercially minded

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)

Tools

SQL

Job description

FP&A Analyst – PE-backed SaaS Scale-Up | South Manchester

Forge Talent is recruiting an FP&A Analyst for a fast-growing software business. This business is a leader in its vertical and is on a huge growth trajectory with strong investor backing.

This newly created role will be instrumental in building out the finance function, supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial planning, modelling, and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the development of cost forecasts across departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Own the budgeting cycle, partnering with department heads to validate assumptions and resource needs.
• Maintain and evolve driver‑based financial models to support scenario planning and long‑term growth.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Monitor actuals vs. budget, highlight key variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver monthly reporting packs with insights on cost efficiency, profitability, and operational performance.
• Support senior leadership with tailored analysis to inform investment decisions and margin improvement.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to non‑finance teams, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and operational leads to plan headcount and resource allocation.
• Influence strategic decisions by providing clarity on cost implications and ROI.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work with finance operations to ensure data accuracy across ERP and HR systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline planning workflows.
• Champion the adoption of modern FP&A tools and data‑driven solutions to enhance scalability and insight generation.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in FP&A or commercial finance, ideally in SaaS or tech.
• Strong financial modelling and analysis skills.
• Qualified or part‑qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
• Comfortable working with data; SQL knowledge a plus.
• Skilled at simplifying financial concepts for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and detail‑oriented.

Desirable

• Experience in high‑growth or scale‑up environments.
• Familiarity with SaaS metrics and FP&A tools.
• Interest in automation, data analytics, and modern finance tech.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + long‑term incentive scheme (Shares).
• Free parking, meals provided on‑site, and wellness facilities.
• Strong pension contribution, private medical, life assurance.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with regular team events.

For more information, apply now.