FP&A Analyst

Purdey; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdey is seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join their finance team, playing a crucial role in financial analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will support strategic decision-making by providing insights through budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while fostering effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within FP&A or similar roles.
• Retail experience is preferable.
• Experience in matrix organizations and retail industry is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts by collaborating with department heads.
• Perform detailed financial analyses, including trend and variance assessments.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly/monthly sales and month-end reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Organizing skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields

CIMA, ACA, ACCA qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial planning software

Job description

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How will you make an impact?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to join our finance team.

The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making by providing in-depth financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role requires strong business acumen and excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts by collaborating closely with department heads, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
2. Data Analysis: Perform detailed financial analyses, including trend and variance assessments, to identify risks and opportunities impacting the business.
3. Process Improvement: Actively pursue opportunities to streamline FP&A processes and enhance tools for increased efficiency and accuracy.
4. Ad-hoc Reporting: Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required by the financial controller and senior management to support informed decision-making.
5. Sales & Month-End Reporting: Assist in the timely preparation of weekly/monthly sales and month-end reports, contributing to accurate and up-to-date financial insights.
6. Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate effective communication with local management, HQ Finance, and the Group to align on financial objectives and strategies.
7. Financial Monitoring & KPIs: Track financial targets and KPIs, analyze the financial impact of budget or forecast deviations, and recommend corrective cost management measures.
8. Financial Discipline & Compliance: Promote financial discipline across the organisation, ensuring the quality of financial forecasts and compliance with corporate finance policies.
9. Adaptability & Team Support: Remain adaptable to evolving needs within Finance, including additional ad-hoc requests, to support the finance team’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.

How will you experience success with us?

• Attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling. Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan) is an advantage
• Highly process-driven and systematic in approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willing to take accountability/ownership of work (improvement mindset)
• Good organizing skills/Autonomous/ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Collaborative approach & ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Willingness to challenge norms and find innovative ways of doing things
• Pragmatic, determined, and driven
• Focused and articulate
• Values aligned with Purdey culture
• Strong educational background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields; professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA) are a plus
• Previous experience within FP&A or similar roles
• Retail experience is preferable
• Experience in matrix organizations and retail industry is highly valued

What makes our group different?

Our strength lies in our diversity of arts, cultures, and human skills, fostering untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity
• We care for the environment

Your journey with us:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, offering exposure to key decision-makers:

1. Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Interview with the HR Manager