FP&A Analyst - Interim Cover

Juniper Education; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Juniper Education is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst on a fixed-term contract for 12 months to enhance its Finance Team. The role includes producing financial forecasts, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and ensuring robust financial plans aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A, excellent analytical skills, and effective communication abilities for stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Company sick pay from Day 1

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Access to 24/7 GP & prescription services

Employee assistance platform access

Funded development/qualification opportunities

Voluntary health care cash plan

Voluntary private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FP&A roles with a strong understanding of data structure.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability.
• Excellent communication skills for non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of the Group’s rolling monthly forecast.
• Analyze and report on performance against budget, supporting month-end.
• Deliver monthly financial reports within five working days.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Interpretation

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title | FP&A Analyst - Interim Cover- Fixed-Term Contract for a minimum of 12 months.

Location | Remote - UK Based

Salary | Up To £85,000 PerAnnum

Hours |Full-Time (Monday-Friday)

Welcome to Juniper Education, where our mission is to champion educators, empowering them to shape the future generations. We're more than just a support system; we're the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services, we address a spectrum of needs, ensuring excellence in education.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to join Juniper Education’s Finance Team on a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 12 months. This is a key value-adding role, reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with senior stakeholders across the Group. The FP&A Analyst will be instrumental in producing the Group’s rolling forecast, annual budget, and long-term strategic financial plans.

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You bring a high level of attention to detail and can confidently manage and interpret large data sets. You are commercially minded, technically strong, and enjoy influencing stakeholders with meaningful insights we would love to hear from you.

This role is critical in helping shape the commercial direction of the business by providing high-quality analysis, insights, and actionable recommendations. You will work closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders to monitor business performance, support value creation initiatives, and ensure financial plans are robust, deliverable, and aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of the Group’s rolling monthly forecast in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Analyse and report on performance against budget and forecast, supporting the month-end process
• Deliver monthly “Flash” financial reports within five working days of month-end
• Maintain and develop financial models including P&L and cash flow forecasts
• Identify key performance drivers and trends to support growth initiatives
• Create insightful reports and presentations to support decision-making and performance reviews
• Coordinate and calculate monthly sales team commissions
• Work on ad-hoc projects and respond to initiatives led by the CFO
• Collaborate across departments to provide financial insight and analysis
  
  

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a SaaS or Technology business with recurring revenue models
• Proven experience in FP&A roles with strong understanding of data structure and best practice
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial audiences
• Highly analytical, problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure, especially during key financial cycles
• Technically strong with experience across financial systems and planning tools
  
  

Juniper Education Benefits

Day 1 right to company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year

Day 1 access to 24/7 GP & prescription services

Day 1 access to rewards platform

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Day 1 access to employee assistance platform

Funded development/Qualification opportunities

Voluntary health care cash plan

Voluntary private medical insurance

Plus more!

It is the business expectation this role is being offered on a full-time basis to ensure we maintain quality, achieve performance goals, and effectively meet customer demands.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at the moment

Trusted by over 14,000 schools and over 70% of MATs, Juniper’s technology and expertise deliver joined-up solutions for classrooms, the back office, staff development and engaging with parents.

At Juniper Education, we believe that the heart of a great workplace is its people. That's why we're committed to investing in our team, creating an inclusive culture, and embracing our company values: collaboration, empowerment, innovation, passion, and purpose.

Our team of over 400 people nationwide, mostly experienced education experts and former teachers, is passionate about making schools and MATs a better place to work and learn. We want to ease the heavy workloads and stress that everyone in education faces, improve operations, and help pupils achieve more.

Our mission is clear: to look after you so that you can look after our children, with the ultimate goal of making a real and positive impact on education.