Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Adecco Portugal; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Thames Valley Police Force in Kidlington on a temporary hybrid basis. The role pays an hourly rate of £33.62 and involves leading financial planning, reporting, and forecasting activities 37 hours per week.

The position requires qualified accounting credentials and strong Excel modelling, with responsibility for driving performance insights and coaching junior analysts. The role is UK-resident and subject to vetting.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with FP&A, business partnering, or management accounting experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel with complex modelling and scenario analysis.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify improvements and automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting processes with accuracy and alignment to objectives.
• Support annual budget-setting, coordinating submissions and challenging assumptions.
• Produce high-quality management information, reporting packs and dashboards with commentary.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for business cases and initiatives.
• Lead KPI and operational metric development to enhance performance insights.
• Coach and support junior analysts and promote best practices in analysis.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching juniors

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Dashboards

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to work within the Thames Valley Police Force. Our client, a prominent player in the public sector, is seeking a talented and driven Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their dynamic team in Kidlington.

This temporary full-time role working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday Hybrid, with an attractive hourly rate of £33.62, is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on financial decision-making processes.

Please note this role is subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have been residing within the UK for minimum of 5 years continually

About the Role

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal role in leading robust financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. This position is instrumental in driving effective decision-making across the organisation.

• Leading detailed financial analysis of business performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Taking ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Supporting the annual budget-setting process, coordinating submissions, and challenging assumptions.
• Producing high-quality management information, reporting packs, and dashboards with insightful commentary.
• Developing and maintaining complex financial models for business cases and strategic initiatives.
• Leading the development of KPIs and operational metrics to enhance understanding of business performance.
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities across FP&A processes.
• Coaching and supporting junior analysts, promoting best practises in financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) or QBE with significant experience in FP&A, business partnering, or management accounting.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modelling and scenario analysis.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex financial information to a diverse range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills to influence decision-making.
• Ability to coach, support, and develop junior team members.

Why Join Our Client

This role offers the chance to work in a fast- paced environment where autonomy and judgment are valued. The Senior FP&A Analyst will manage multiple pieces of complex analytical work and present findings to senior stakeholders, significantly influencing business decisions through data-driven insights.

Location and Contract Details

Location: Kidlington

Contract Type: Temporary

Contract Length: July 2027

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £33.62 per hour

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