Group FP&A Analyst

Control Risks; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm seeks a Group FP&A Analyst in Cardiff. This pivotal role involves financial planning, forecasting, and reporting across regions. Candidates should have a degree in finance or related fields, with experience in FP&A and strong Excel skills. Join us for a competitive compensation package and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Global bonus scheme

Diverse workplace environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CFA is a plus.
• Experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance at a group level.
• Ability to build complex models in Excel and reconcile large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Provide detailed variance analysis on financial performance.
• Work closely with finance teams to provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

We are seeking a Group FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization. This role will be pivotal in providing key insights, driving financial efficiency, and supporting strategic decision‑making at a group level.

As part of the Group Finance team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to consolidate financial data, analyze trends, and enhance reporting processes across multiple regions and business units.

What You’ll Do:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning process at a group level.
• Consolidate financial data from regional and business unit teams, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Develop financial models to support scenario analysis and strategic planning.
• Analysis & Reporting
• Provide detailed variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance across the group.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership.
• Develop and improve management dashboards and KPIs to track business performance.
• Business Partnering & Decision Support
• Work closely with finance teams across the organization to provide data‑driven insights.
• Assist in cost optimization initiatives, identifying efficiency opportunities across the group.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to support executive decision‑making.
• Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
• Drive enhancements in financial reporting systems (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Hyperion, etc.) to improve efficiency.
• Standardize and automate reporting processes to improve accuracy and speed of financial insights.
• Support the implementation of best practices in financial planning and analysis across the group.

Who You Are:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CFA qualification is a plus).
• Experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance in a group‑level or multi‑entity environment.
• Ability to build complex models in excel and reconcile large data set. Must be able to use excel to macro level.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide clear insights.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial planning tools (Power BI, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.). Excel skills must be at least to macro level and above.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.