FP&A Analyst: Budget, Forecast & Insight (3-Month)

Sharp Consultancy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in Harrogate seeks an experienced FP&A Analyst for an initial three-month interim assignment. You will support the planning and delivery of the Annual Budget, Long-Term Plan (LTP) and Forecast, providing timely financial reporting to the Executive Team and Budget Holders.

Based in modern offices, you will back the FP&A Lead in preparing UK reports and enhance management information to ensure robust financial control across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to varied audiences.
• Experience using ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial analysis and reporting.
• Prepare, analyze and produce periodic financial reports using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Assist in annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans; consolidate UK position.
• Collaborate with management to develop financial understanding and accountability.
• Forecast and report revenue, costs and key financial KPIs.
• Develop, maintain and improve financial tracking tools and management information.
• Coordinate with Group Reporting on cash flow forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify improvements to financial processes and controls.
• Support FP&A Lead with ad hoc projects and cover as needed.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Sharp Consultancy in Harrogate seeks an experienced FP&A Analyst for an initial three-month interim assignment. You will support the planning and delivery of the Annual Budget, Long-Term Plan (LTP) and Forecast, providing timely financial reporting to the Executive Team and Budget Holders.

Based in modern offices, you will back the FP&A Lead in preparing UK reports and enhance management information to ensure robust financial control across the business.