Interim FP&A Analyst

Sharp Consultancy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in Harrogate seeks an experienced FP&A Analyst for an initial three-month interim assignment. You will support the planning and delivery of the Annual Budget, Long-Term Plan (LTP) and Forecast, providing timely financial reporting to the Executive Team and Budget Holders.

Based in modern offices, you will back the FP&A Lead in preparing UK reports and enhance management information to ensure robust financial control across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to varied audiences.
• Experience using ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality financial analysis and reporting.
• Prepare, analyze and produce periodic financial reports using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Assist in annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans; consolidate UK position.
• Collaborate with management to develop financial understanding and accountability.
• Forecast and report revenue, costs and key financial KPIs.
• Develop, maintain and improve financial tracking tools and management information.
• Coordinate with Group Reporting on cash flow forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify improvements to financial processes and controls.
• Support FP&A Lead with ad hoc projects and cover as needed.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

A leading business in Harrogate seeks an experienced Analyst to undertake an initial three-month interim assignment that could lead to a permanent appointment.

The purpose of the role is to support the planning and delivery of the Annual Budget, Long-Term Plan (LTP) and Forecast, as well as the provision of accurate, timely and insightful financial management reporting to the Executive Team, Budget Holders and Group.

Based in modern offices, you will support the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in preparing UK reports, budgets, forecasts, and enhancing management information to ensure robust financial and commercial control across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Reporting to the FP&A Lead and working as part of a collaborative finance team to provide high-quality, accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting.
• Prepare, analyse and produce periodic financial reports using Microsoft Dynamics.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans, including consolidation of the UK position.
• Partner with operational and departmental management teams to develop financial understanding, provide commercial insight and promote budget accountability across the organisation.
• Support the forecasting and reporting of revenue, costs and other key financial performance indicators.
• Develop, maintain and improve financial tracking tools and management information to provide meaningful business insight and support informed decision-making.
• Liaise with the Group Reporting team to support cash flow forecasting, intercompany accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, systems and reporting to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
• Support the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead with ad hoc projects and provide cover where appropriate.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Experience using ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics experience desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a supportive finance team. Candidates should be available to start immediately and be willing to commit to an initial three-month contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity.