FP & A Analyst

ACCA Careers; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Liverpool is seeking a motivated FP&A Analyst to enhance financial planning and analysis within their finance team. This role offers opportunities to influence key business decisions and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates should be part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, with strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude. Join a supportive team that values insight and personal connections.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40k

Discount on a wide range of products

Holiday purchase scheme

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in management accounts.
• Part-qualified or finalist level in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain short-term cash flow reporting.
• Provide treasury support and investigate budget variances.
• Support monthly board pack production and annual budgeting.

Skills

Management Accounts

Excel

Curiosity

Proactivity

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

We're seeking a highly motivated FP & A Analyst to support our retail client's Accounting & Finance department in Liverpool. The successful candidate will provide financial planning and analysis expertise to drive business performance.

Client Details

Our client is a large, well-established organisation in the retail sector. They have a strong presence across the UK, known for their wide range of products and exceptional customer service. They are committed to innovation and continuous improvement in their industry.

Description

You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative finance team where people work hard but don't take themselves too seriously. From Friday pub trips to summer escape room socials, the team knows how to celebrate success together. With visibility of key commercial decisions and plenty of opportunities to grow, this is more than just a month-end reporting role - it's a real chance to shape, challenge, and add value.The FP&A Analyst role Reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working closely with Finance Directors, Group Reporting, and senior stakeholders, this is a varied and hands-on role that will give you access to all areas of the business. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining short-term cash flow reporting to support key decision-making
• Providing treasury support to help the group maximise returns
• Investigating budget variances and feeding insights into rolling forecasts
• Supporting monthly board pack production and sales performance reporting
• Playing a key role in annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Administering hedge accounting and FX documentation
• Getting involved in ad hoc projects across Group Reporting and Financial Controls

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into numbers, telling the story behind them, and contributing to the bigger picture. You'll work directly with a leadership team that values insight over spreadsheets and analysis over admin - and you'll have room to shape how things are done.

Profile

We're looking for someone with a solid foundation in management accounts - someone who understands debits and credits and wants to build on that to step more into a FP & A Analyst role. Ideally, you'll be part-qualified or finalist level (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) and confident in Excel and working with large data sets. If you've had exposure to Oracle Fusion, great - but if not, don't worry, training is available.What matters most is that you're curious, proactive, and happy to roll your sleeves up to get things done. This team values reliability and personality in equal measure - so if you're someone who enjoys a good chat, a strong coffee, and making a difference in your day job, you'll fit right in.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary up to £40k
• Discount on a wide range of products.
• Holiday purchase scheme for added flexibility.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to grow and develop a career within finance analytics

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join a large retail organisation in Liverpool. Apply now to make a difference in your career and contribute to the success of our client.