FP&A Analyst

Morgan McKinley; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an FP&A Analyst for a Bristol-based 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension or permanent placement. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business partnering supported by robust financial modelling.

Responsibilities include leading budgeting and re-forecasts, variance analysis, and providing strategic financial insights to operational teams.

Qualifications

• Proven FP&A experience with budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts.
• Review monthly management reporting and perform variance analysis.
• Act as a dedicated business partner to operational and commercial teams.
• Design, build, and maintain robust financial models.
• Produce high-quality analytical insights, including KPI dashboards.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Management reporting

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract, highly likely to get extended/go permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join a dynamic team in Bristol. This fast-paced role focuses on leading budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business partnering, all underpinned by strong financial modelling capability. We are looking for someone who can start at short notice to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic re forecasts, collaborating with budget holders to build assumption-led plans.

• Review monthly management reporting and perform variance analysis, clearly explaining financial drivers and recommending corrective actions.

• Act as a dedicated business partner to operational and commercial teams, providing financial challenge and support.

• Design, build, and maintain robust financial models, ensuring strong version control, documentation, and quality checks.

• Produce high-quality analytical insights, including sensitivity analyses, scenario modelling, and KPI dashboards, to support commercial decision-making.

What We Are Looking For:

• FP&A Experience: Proven experience in an FP&A role, including budgeting, re forecasting, and month-end management reporting.

• Advanced Excel & Modelling Skills: Strong hands-on experience maintaining and improving complex financial models for forecasting and scenario analysis using advanced Excel formulas.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management and business partnering skills. You must be able to translate complex data into clear, simple insights for non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

• Availability: Candidates must be available at short notice to begin this 6-month contract (no more than a 2 week notice period