FP&A Analyst - London - £80K

Nigel Frank International; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in London seeks an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning and analysis across international operations. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, requiring strong financial acumen and proficiency in Excel. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess experience in FP&A or financial analysis within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or financial analysis within a multinational or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially astute and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, consolidation, and maintenance of the annual budget.
• Conduct financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards for leadership teams.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

FP&A Analyst - London - 80K

Nigel Frank International have been retained by a rapidly growing manufacturing business and we are seeking a commercially focused FP&A Analyst to support our clients international operations, encompassing our manufacturing facilities in Europe.

This is a key role within our clients Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, providing analytical and strategic support to drive informed decision-making and enhance business performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial acumen, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join an international organisation at an exciting stage of growth. The FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial strategy and driving operational performance across multiple markets.

If you are motivated by analytical challenge, strategic impact, and cross-border collaboration, this is the ideal role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Support the preparation, consolidation, and maintenance of the annual budget, strategic plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Forecasting and Analysis: Conduct financial forecasting and variance analysis, comparing actual results to budgeted and forecasted outcomes, and provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.
• Management Reporting: Develop, maintain, and distribute accurate and timely financial reports and dashboards for leadership teams.
• Performance Analysis: Evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and business drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with operational and functional leaders to support strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Financial Modelling: Build and maintain robust financial models to support capital investment projects and business planning.

Essential Skills

• Experience in FP&A or financial analysis, ideally within a multinational or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis (pivot tables, lookups, macros).
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially astute, conscientious, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a flexible environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, get in touch and send your CV to (url removed).