FP&A Analyst

MDPI Romania; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid time off for life events

Monthly office events

Bonus schemes

Perkbox access

Private health plan (Bupa)

City centre office near Piccadilly

Cyclescheme

Techscheme

Job summary

MDPI's FP&A and Corporate Finance team seeks an FP&A Analyst in Manchester to turn financial data into strategic insights. This on-site role collaborates with finance teams across Europe and North America, building analyses and forecasts to guide business decisions.

Based in our Manchester city centre office, you will work with cutting-edge data visualization tools and contribute to meaningful, international projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance, statistics, or business economics.
• 2+ years FP&A or related experience in Controlling, Reporting, or Corporate Finance.
• Advanced skills in Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.
• Ability to turn data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly variance analyses comparing actuals to forecasts.
• Build and maintain financial models and dashboards using Tableau/Power BI.
• Support forecasting across MDPI offices with clear management communication.
• Prepare financial reports per MDPI standards and improve data quality.
• Collaborate with AR and Accounting to validate revenue bookings and close processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and support new reporting projects.
• Assist in consolidation of MDPI group financial statements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency (C1)

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance, statistics, or business economics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft O365

Job description

Join MDPI's FP&A and Corporate Finance team as an FP&A Analyst, where you will transform financial data into strategic insights that drive business decisions. Working on-site in Manchester, you will collaborate with finance teams across our European and North American operations, preparing comprehensive analyses and forecasts that shape our company's direction. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data visualization tools and contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic, international environment.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Manchester city centre office, which is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly variance analyses, comparing actual results against prior year performance and current forecasts
• Build and maintain financial models, update forecasts, and create dashboards using data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to track key performance indicators
• Support the forecasting process for all MDPI offices, ensuring accurate projections and communicating results clearly to management
• Collect and prepare financial reports according to MDPI reporting standards, supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes and data quality
• Collaborate with AR and Accounting teams to validate revenue booking and streamline the month-end closing process
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and support new projects related to financial reporting and analysis
• Participate in the consolidation of the group's financial statements

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance, statistics, or business economics
• 2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Controlling, Reporting, or Corporate Finance
• Experience with forecasting and variance analysis is essential; international company experience is advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft O365, Power BI, SQL, and financial analysis tools
• English proficiency at C1 level required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to transform financial data into practical insights and communicate findings effectively
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.

We operate currently over 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open-access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

Besides our main publishing business, we develop and maintain digital platforms and software ranging from scientific exchange platforms to article databases and search engines, all focused on empowering scholars and giving them the best possible product and service. As of the end of 2022, we count more than 6700 colleagues in 17 offices across 11 countries.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Times You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.
• Special Days Off Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions.
• Our Culture A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
• Bonus Incentives Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.
• Perkbox You will have access to our benefit platform called “Perkbox.” This will provide you with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.
• Health Cash Plan After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services
• Modern City Centre Office Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, our office is a 10 minute walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. There are also tram stops outside of the building.
• Cyclescheme Save between 25-39% on a bike and accessories.
• Techscheme Save up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

At MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritises growth through continued learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.

Initiatives

At MDPI, We Develop And Maintain Various Platforms In Order To Better Serve The Scientific Community, Which You Can Find Below

MDPI homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/

Sciprofiles: https://sciprofiles.com/

Sciforum: https://sciforum.net/

Scilit: https://www.scilit.net/

Preprints: https://www.preprints.org/

Encyclopedia: https://encyclopedia.pub/