FP&A Analyst: Storytelling, Dashboards & Insights

Outcomes First Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Outcomes First Group in Manchester is seeking a Group FP&A Analyst (Reporting & Insights) to join the central Group Finance team. You will translate complex performance data into clear narratives for Executive Leadership, the Board, and Investors, driving reporting excellence through dashboards and financial storytelling.

You will lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly packs, automate insights, and partner with BI to elevate visualization standards while supporting budgeting and forecasting with

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel capabilities (large data set manipulation) and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Proven track record in monthly reporting pack creation with clear written commentary.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication—translating data into engaging narratives for leadership.
• Professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA) or actively studying/part-qualified is advantageous.
• Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, or reporting automation tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of weekly, monthly, and quarterly Group reporting packs, identifying key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate complex data into high-quality PowerPoint presentations and concise commentary for Finance Leadership, Board, and Investor stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on Group KPIs, ensuring consistency across regional finance teams and operational units.
• Enhance Group reporting packs, scorecards, and visual dashboards to highlight critical business trends.
• Partner with BI teams to automate data accessibility and streamline reporting workflows.
• Elevate visualization standards so insights align with strategic priorities.
• Act as a bridge across Finance, BI, and operational teams to foster strong relationships.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and financial modeling across the Group FP&A team.
• Deliver ad-hoc commercial analysis to answer critical business questions as the Group expands.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial storytelling

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Reporting automation tools

Job description

Outcomes First Group in Manchester is seeking a Group FP&A Analyst (Reporting & Insights) to join the central Group Finance team. You will translate complex performance data into clear narratives for Executive Leadership, the Board, and Investors, driving reporting excellence through dashboards and financial storytelling.

You will lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly packs, automate insights, and partner with BI to elevate visualization standards while supporting budgeting and forecasting with