QA Analyst

Work Force Nexus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative team environment

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in recruitment seeks a Financial Analyst (FP&A) to enhance financial performance within UK organizations. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, building financial models, and performing variance analysis to provide actionable insights. The ideal candidate must have advanced Excel skills, experience in financial modeling, and at least two years in a relevant role. Opportunities for professional growth and qualifications support are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a Financial Analyst or FP&A role, preferably in the UK market.
• Proven ability to influence non-finance stakeholders and present clear insights.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and variance commentary.
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models for various planning.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and translate data into actionable insights.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and translate financial data into actionable commercial insights and recommendations.
• Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis and management presentations to support business cases, pricing, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with accounting and operations teams to support month‑end close, ensure data accuracy and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Financial Reporting

Power BI

SQL

Education

Formal finance or accounting qualification or degree

Professional study (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

A specialist talent and staffing firm operating in the recruitment and workforce solutions sector, partnering with UK businesses across finance, professional services, and technology. We place high-performing finance professionals into on-site roles that drive operational performance, strategic planning, and commercial decision‑making. This opportunity supports finance teams delivering timely management reporting and FP&A insights for UK‑based operations.

Primary job title

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and variance commentary to support senior stakeholders and business unit leaders.
• Build, maintain and enhance financial models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and long‑range planning.
• Own budgeting and forecasting cycles: coordinate inputs, consolidate results and highlight key risks and opportunities.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and translate financial data into actionable commercial insights and recommendations.
• Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis and management presentations to support business cases, pricing, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with accounting and operations teams to support month‑end close, ensure data accuracy and continuous process improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must‑Have
  • Advanced Excel
  • Financial Modeling
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Power BI
  • SQL
• Preferred
  • SAP
  • Oracle Financials
  • Experience with UK GAAP or IFRS
• Qualifications
  • 2+ years' experience in a Financial Analyst or FP&A role (UK market experience advantageous).
  • Formal finance or accounting qualification or degree preferred; professional study (ACCA/CIMA) advantageous.
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders and present clear insights to senior management.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Competitive salary and benefits package with clear performance‑based progression.
• On‑site, collaborative team environment with strong mentoring and development focus.
• Opportunities for professional development and support for finance qualifications (ACCA/CIMA).