FP&A Analyst

Keeler Recruitment; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst in Lowestoft. The role requires preparing financial reports, analysing performance, and supporting forecasting processes. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, five years of experience in finance, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in financial planning systems like SAP is essential. This position is well-suited for proactive finance professionals looking for a challenge. Salary is between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in financial reporting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data.
• Experience with SAP and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, analysing key metrics.
• Conduct variance analysis to assess financial performance.
• Develop financial models to support forecasting and scenario planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Tools

Financial planning systems

SAP

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst

Location: Lowestoft

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Our client, Birds Eye are looking for a detail‑oriented Finance Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing financial reports, analysing key metrics, and supporting forecasting and budgeting processes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing insights to drive business performance and improve decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, analysing key metrics.
• Conduct variance analysis to assess financial performance and identify key drivers.
• Maintain accurate material and finished goods pricing through regular updates and analysis.
• Assist in the month‑end and quarter‑end close process, including posting necessary accruals and journals.
• Develop financial models to support forecasting and scenario planning.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to enhance data governance and reporting accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Ideally, you will have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. We welcome applications from qualified, part‑qualified, or qualified‑by‑experience candidates. Ideally, you'll have five years' experience in financial reporting and forecasting, along with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to interpret complex data. Proficiency in financial planning systems, SAP, and business intelligence tools is essential, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are a proactive finance professional looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV to jameskeelerrecruitment.co.uk.