FP&A Analyst - Expenses

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurer seeks an FP&A Analyst to enhance cost management and forecasting across EMEA. The ideal candidate will manage expense analyses and drive financial performance, while offering insights to support strategic decisions. A strong finance background is necessary, along with exceptional Excel skills and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience in FP&A or financial analysis roles.
• Strong skills in Excel and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead expense forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Analyse workforce and overhead variances.
• Own month-end expense review process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Expense forecasting

Excel

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

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FP&A Analyst - Expenses, london (city of london)

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Client:

Arthur Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

An international Insurer is seeking a results-driven FP&A Analyst to join its finance team, supporting strategic cost management and forecasting across EMEA and other global markets. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional who thrives in analytical environments and enjoys partnering with stakeholders to drive financial performance and improve expense planning processes.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality expense analysis, supporting strategic planning, and enhancing reporting and forecasting capabilities. Working closely with regional and divisional finance leads, you’ll help identify cost risks and opportunities while ensuring financial insights inform decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead expense forecasting and budgeting processes, supporting both short- and long-term planning cycles.
• Analyse and explain workforce and overhead variances, providing meaningful insights to senior stakeholders.
• Own the month-end expense review process, delivering accurate and timely reporting with clear commentary.
• Drive improvements in financial models, tools, and reporting systems in collaboration with finance and technology teams.

Ideal Candidate:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with strong experience in FP&A or financial analysis roles.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills; familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines across competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with experience working cross-functionally and presenting to non-finance audiences.

Salary on offer is up to £65k + bonus, benefits and hybrid working