FP&A Group Reporting Analyst

Global Marine Systems; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider of submarine cable solutions is seeking a FP&A Group Reporting Analyst in Chelmsford. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing complex data, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance reporting efficiency. Ideal for candidates who are part qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. On-site presence required for 3 days a week with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least part qualified accountant or actively studying towards (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Ability to accurately analyze large datasets.
• Strong people skills with the ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop detailed reports including testing and error correction.
• Manage complex data to provide insights for decision making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand reporting needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to announce an exciting new opportunity within our organisation. Following a recent review of our business needs, we have identified a key role for a FP&A Group Reporting Analyst to join our Finance team. This position is ideally suited for candidates who are part qualified and who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to a collaborative environment.

About: Global Marine Group is a leading independent provider of submarine cable solutions offering a broad range of services including consultancy, installation and maintenance covering the lifespan of a submarine cable system and delivered to customers worldwide.

Purpose: Our parent group requires substantial detail to allow them to meet their reporting requirements and understand underlying performance across their portfolio, both through regular monthly reporting and as part of our budgeting and forecasting cycles. The FP&A Group Reporting Analyst will deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports and help understand the drivers of reported results to improve forecasting in focus areas. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting processes and help ensure on-time delivery and eliminate errors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and help develop detailed reports including testing and error correction.
• Manage complex data to provide insights that can help inform decision making by presenting this information in a clear and concise manner.
• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the source, flow and transformation of reported data.
• Proactively review reporting to locate, assess and fix errors and/or understand anomalies.
• Drive automation initiatives to enhance data integrity and deliver more efficient reporting outputs.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process including submission review, aggregation and reporting with highlights from analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand reporting needs, implement process enhancements to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy whilst deliver solutions that meet evolving business requirements.
• Support stakeholders through process change necessary to deliver group reporting needs.

Qualifications

• At least part qualified accountant, or actively studying towards (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Analytical, proactive, and enjoys solving complex business problems.
• Ability to accurately analyse and interpret large datasets.
• Proficiency in creating clear, actionable visual reports with attention to detail.
• Strong people skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with internal stakeholders across the organisation.
• First class Microsoft Excel skills.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• On-site presence required in Chelmsford office for 3 days a week, with 2 days working from home (one being a Friday).

Additional information

Please note: Due to summer holidays, and to allow sufficient time for applications to be received, CVs will not be reviewed until the week commencing 8th September 2025. To ensure our organisation complies with immigration rules, all candidates must provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK when applying. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates on Graduate visas. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date of the 8th September 2025, please assume that your application has not been successful. For the attention of Recruitment Agencies, we will not be requiring the services from Recruitment Agencies for this role.