Part Qualified FP&A Analyst

OCU; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility engineering is seeking a Part Qualified FP&A Analyst to join their finance team. The role involves financial planning, reporting, and analysis, requiring strong Excel skills and a relevant degree. This position offers career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling techniques.
• Experience in reporting and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare regular management reports, presenting financial results and performance against KPIs.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We are looking for a highly skilled FP&A Analyst to join our dynamic finance team.

The overarching responsibility of the FP&A Analyst is provision of management information for reporting cycles and on an ad-hoc basis. The role will work closely with the BU FP&A managers to ensure consistency across the group and provide timely reporting information.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Prepare, analyse, and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets.
• Partner with departments to provide accurate financial data, assumptions, and commentary.
• Identify key business drivers and work with stakeholders to assess risks and opportunities.
  
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare regular management reports, presenting financial results, variances, and performance against KPIs.
• Conduct deep dives into financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare variance analysis, providing insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
  
  

Data Management & Financial Modelling

• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial data is available for analysis and reporting.
• Create and improve financial dashboards and reporting templates.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business strategies and goals.
• Offer recommendations for process improvements.
  
  

Ad-hoc Financial Projects

• Support ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as required.
• Assist with long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives.
• Provide analysis to support business cases for new investments or operational changes.
  
  

Essential

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling techniques.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Experience in reporting and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  
  

Desirable

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or CFA qualification or working towards qualification.
• Experience in using financial software such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion.
• Prior experience in a similar FP&A role, preferably within a dynamic or fast-paced environment.
  
  

What’s in It for You?

• A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued
• Career progression opportunities in a growing company
  
  

About Us

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions. Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

OCU Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, noting that candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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