Group FP&A Analyst

Safetykleen; Brentford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Support

5% Contributory Pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme from day 1

Employee recognition program

Corporate discount scheme

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Brentford is seeking a Group FP&A Analyst to manage budgeting and forecasting processes. The candidate should be Part Qualified or Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with advanced financial modelling skills. This role offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000 per annum along with various supportive benefits to enhance employee well-being and career progression.

Qualifications

• You are a Part Qualified / Qualified accountant or have equivalent FP&A experience.
• Experienced in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting.
• Advanced in financial modelling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce the monthly Group management pack.
• Manage the Group budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes.
• Track and analyse Function costs across the Group.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Communication

Education

Part Qualified / Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Job description

Qualified or part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)? If you have a passion for FP&A and you’re ambitious to progress, read on.

The Opportunity

Our Group FP&A Analyst is a key strategic finance role responsible for driving Group level management reporting, forecasts, and budgets, while providing actionable insights to support decision making by the Executive Team and Board.

Partnering with international markets and central finance, you’ll translate operational performance into sharp analysis, run scenario modelling and variance commentary, and help shape and maintain the Group’s long-term financial plan.

Bring analytical rigour and strong commercial judgement, and you’ll have real influence on Group performance and strategy.

About Us

Safetykleen is a leading provider of Parts Cleaning, Waste Collection and Environmental Advisory services to businesses across Europe.

We are inspired to make our planet Safer & Kleener and provide peace of mind to our customers.

We employ over 2,000 people and serves over 50,000 businesses in 16 countries. We deliver over 1 million services per year through our unparalleled branch network. Our headquarters are based in London, and we are backed by Apax, a leading Private Equity firm.

Into the Detail

Monthly Reporting & Commentary

• Produce the monthly Group management pack, including financial performance analysis and commentary on key drivers of budget delivery.
• Prepare reports and insights for the Executive Team and Board to support monthly meetings.
• Highlight performance trends, risks, and opportunities to enable informed decision-making.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Manage the Group budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes, setting deadlines, and ensuring FP&A teams across the Group are enabled to deliver accurate inputs.
• Prepare Hyperion input templates and consolidate results, ensuring consistency and accuracy of assumptions and outputs.
• Maintain a rolling “latest best estimate” of future market results, tracking risks and opportunities.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning

• Track and analyse Function costs across the Group (eg Finance, HR, Operations) identifying drivers, efficiencies, and opportunities for optimisation, supporting functional leads.
• Own and maintain the Group’s 5-year financial model, incorporating strategic initiatives, market assumptions, and scenario planning.

Support ad-hoc commercial or project analysis, providing clear, actionable insights for decision making.

The Package

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary per annum.
• Study Support.
• International travel.
• 5% Contributory Pension scheme.
• Family Life assurance of 3 times life cover salary.
• Private healthcare scheme from day 1.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We provide support and access to a range of internal and external courses to help and progress your career with us.
• Employee recognition program.
• Corporate discount scheme focussed on your wellbeing, including discounted Virgin Active Gym membership – and Gymflex.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employees.

About You

• You are Part Qualified / Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or have equivalent FP&A experience.
• Experienced in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting.
• Advanced in financial modelling and analytical skills (Excel, Hyperion, or equivalent).
• Possess commercial acumen, with the ability to link financial performance to operational results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex information clearly for senior stakeholders.