FP&A Analyst — Global Forecasts & Dashboards (Manchester)

MDPI AG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Times

Paid time off

Bonus incentives

Perkbox

Health Cash Plan

Modern City Centre Office

Cyclescheme

Techscheme

Job summary

MDPI's FP&A and Corporate Finance team seeks an FP&A Analyst in Manchester to transform financial data into strategic insights. On-site in city centre, you’ll prepare analyses and forecasts shaping company direction, with access to Tableau/Power BI and modern reporting tools.

The role is full-time and in-office, collaborating with global finance teams to support monthly and quarterly close and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, statistics or business economics.
• 2+ years of FP&A, Controlling, Reporting, or Corporate Finance experience.
• 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 high attention to detail.

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 KPIs.
• Support the forecasting process for all MDPI offices, ensuring accurate projections and clear communication to management.
• Collect and prepare financial reports according to MDPI standards, improving reporting processes and data quality.
• Collaborate with AR and Accounting teams to validate revenue booking and streamline month-end closing.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and assist with new projects related to financial reporting and analysis.
• Participate in the consolidation of the group's financial statements.

Skills

FP&A experience

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication of insights

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Microsoft O365

Job description

MDPI's FP&A and Corporate Finance team seeks an FP&A Analyst in Manchester to transform financial data into strategic insights. On-site in city centre, you’ll prepare analyses and forecasts shaping company direction, with access to Tableau/Power BI and modern reporting tools.

The role is full-time and in-office, collaborating with global finance teams to support monthly and quarterly close and performance reviews.