Hybrid FP&A Analyst: Forecasting & Insights

Light & Wonder; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days in office

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Cycle to work

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Manchester is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting. You will collaborate with the FP&A team to deliver insightful financial analysis, dashboards and business partnering across the organisation.

The role offers broad financial exposure, learning opportunities and a path for long-term growth in commercial finance within a global company.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in building a career in FP&A and commercial finance.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency, analysis or workflow effectiveness.
• The ability to interpret data, identify key insights and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach, clear communication and the confidence to build effective working relationships.
• Integrity, accountability and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Commercial curiosity, a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and ongoing development of budgets, forecasts and long range planning.
• Analyse actual and forecast costs, revenue, and profitability, identifying key variances, trends and business drivers.
• Assist with monthly P&L reviews, providing meaningful analysis and commentary to Finance and business stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial, operational and KPI reporting, highlighting risks, opportunities and areas for focus.
• Produce management packs, dashboards and materials that inform decision-making.
• Maintain planning assumptions, financial models and related documentation to a high standard.
• Partner with budget owners and stakeholders across the business to gather, validate and interpret financial information.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and projects, balancing priorities and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Help drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, reporting and controls.
• Uphold data quality, governance and confidentiality when handling commercially sensitive information.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Integrity

Commercial curiosity

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Tableau

Job description

Light & Wonder in Manchester is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting. You will collaborate with the FP&A team to deliver insightful financial analysis, dashboards and business partnering across the organisation.

The role offers broad financial exposure, learning opportunities and a path for long-term growth in commercial finance within a global company.