FP&A Analyst

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented FP&A Analyst to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This exciting role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders and contributing to the financial forecasting and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modelling skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles, enabling them to provide insightful analysis that supports strategic decision-making. With a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range, this opportunity offers a perfect blend of professional growth and work-life balance. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in financial services.

Benefits

Company Pension

Private Dental Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Sick Pay

Work from Home

Qualifications

• Degree level education and part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis for strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial models and prepare ad-hoc commercial analysis.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree Level Education

Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

I am delighted to be partnering a leading financial services business on their search for an FP&A Analyst to join their team. Paying £35,000- £45,000 and based in East Leeds with hybrid working, this role will involve Senior Stakeholder Engagement and play a key part in the forecast process.

The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities.

The Role

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, including Cashflow forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models for Departmental P&Ls and Projects.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and aid in commercial decision making.
• Prepare ad-hoc commercial analysis and reports as needed to support Operational business leaders in evaluating performance, recommending solutions and next steps.
• Updating and maintaining the monthly forecast files and consolidation of Group forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather timely inputs for budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support preparation of monthly Management Accounts and supporting schedules according to monthly close deadlines as required.
• Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Report on key financial information, including budgetary variances and other non-financial data and track.
• Develop and enhance KPI reporting and tracking.
• Business partnering with revenue generating departments and cost owners through regular meetings to understand any variances to budget and be able to provide insightful analysis and suggestions.
• Play a key role in delivering ongoing and future system and process improvement projects.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

Your Profile

• You will ideally be educated to degree level and be a part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Prior FP&A experience is highly desired.
• Management or Financial Accountants with Financial Analysis experience will also be considered.
• Experience of financial modelling.
• Commercial acumen.
• Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.

Salary £35,000-£45,000 Depending upon experience.

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• Private dental insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Sick pay.
• Work from home.