FP&A Analyst

Axon Moore Group Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

ACCA/CIMA study support

25 days holiday

Pension

Free parking

Flexible working after probation

Enhanced parental pay

Staff discount 30%

Health care (Bupa)

Job summary

Axon Moore Group Ltd based in North Manchester is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to bolster the FP&A function. You will produce internal and external reporting, leverage Power BI, and support budgeting with analysis and insightful commentary.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration to drive informed decisions. A competitive package includes study support and a vibrant finance team culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a financial reporting/finance analyst position.
• Proficient in Excel with intermediate functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Experience with Power BI desirable and willingness to learn.
• Degree in IT/Finance/STEM subject desirable.
• Good confidence and commercial awareness to influence at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and meet deadlines independently and in a team.
• Problem solver with drive and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance reporting processes for accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into reporting solutions.
• Own cost centre reporting, provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities and concerns.
• Support annual budgeting with data analysis and consolidation.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests with timely, accurate data.
• Assist with Power BI rollout across the business for better visuals.
• Help automate reporting processes and improve MI quality.

Skills

Financial reporting experience

Excel (intermediate)

Analytical mindset

Power BI (desirable)

IT/Finance/STEM degree desirable

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

IT/Finance/STEM related degree desirable

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Axon Moore are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable company based in North Manchester, to recruit a Financial Reporting Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known and successful company in the industry, who have a dynamic and energised Finance team. They are successfully moving away from typical Excel reporting and have been implementing Power BI for the last 12+ months.

This role will support the FP&A Manager in providing accurate meaningful reporting and analysis across the finance function and wider business teams. You will be exposed to Power BI and will start to use this as a primary reporting tool.

Salary & Benefits - £31,000 plus profit share bonus. ACCA/CIMA study support, 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays, pension, free parking, flexible working around 10-4 core hours will be available after probation. Other benefits include enhanced parental pay, 30% staff discount and Bupa health care.

Responsibilities include:

• Provision and analysis of daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for both internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate and actionable insights to support informed business decision-making.
• Continued maintenance, development and enhancement of existing reporting processes, ensuring reports remain accurate, relevant, efficient and aligned with changing business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with business users and key stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, translating business needs into customised and effective reporting solutions.
• Take ownership of cost centre reporting, providing regular financial information, variance analysis and meaningful commentary to Heads of Departments to support budget management and cost control.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, opportunities and areas of concern, adding value through clear interpretation and communication of key findings.
• Support the Finance department with the preparation, development and delivery of the annual company budget, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement and consolidation of budget information.
• Provide ongoing financial and data analysis support to stakeholders, responding to ad hoc reporting requests and delivering accurate information within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with the Financial Data and Analytics team to support the implementation and development of Power BI across the business, helping to improve data accessibility, visualisation and reporting capabilities.
• Assist with the development of automated and streamlined reporting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enhance the quality and consistency of management information.
• Communicate complex financial and analytical information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, supporting a data-driven approach to business performance, planning and decision-making.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• 2 years' experience in a financial reporting/finance analyst position.
• Confident user of Excel to perform intermediate level functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail.
• Experience working with Power BI would be desirable with a willingness to learn essential.
• A degree in an IT/Finance/STEM related subject would be desirable.
• Good confidence levels and commercial awareness, able to build relationships and influence at all levels within the business.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines independently and in a team environment.
• Problem solver and a team player with passion, self-motivation and drive.

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