FP&A Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks an FP&A Analyst to support financial reporting and analysis. The role involves engaging with senior stakeholders and managing relationships to drive performance. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and a contributory pension.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service

Contributory pension up to 12% (2x employee contribution)

Annual medical assessments

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as SAP & HFM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecast cycles, including rolling forecasts.
• Create high-quality reports and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Present findings to senior finance management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

HFM

Job description

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Job Title: FP&A Analyst

As an FP&A Analyst, you will support the Retail Finance Business Partner in preparing financial reports, analysis, and forecasts, ensuring strong financial controls and critical evaluation are embedded in processes.

This role involves supporting a department through transitional change at the start of a new regulatory period, engaging with high-profile operational business units and senior internal stakeholders. Some travel to Reading may be required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support budgeting and forecast cycles, including rolling forecasts and long-term business planning (IBP).
2. Create high-quality reports, analysis, and commentary to inform decision-making.
3. Manage relationships to understand and communicate drivers of performance, supporting target achievement.
4. Analyze P&L and balance sheet, providing insights on risks and opportunities.
5. Contribute to finance initiatives and handle ad-hoc queries.
6. Present findings to senior finance management, influencing strategic decisions.
7. Collaborate with finance teams to ensure clarity of performance drivers and forecast accuracy.

Location & Hours

Hybrid working at Walnut Court, with a 36-hour workweek.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills for liaising at all levels.
• Experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and proactive mindset.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP & HFM is preferred.

What We Offer

• Salary: £60,000 - £68,000 per annum.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension up to 12% (2x employee contribution).
• Annual medical assessments and various health & wellbeing benefits.

About Us

We are Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a sustainable future, supporting our communities and the environment. We value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Join us to make a difference and help protect our water resources for future generations.