Senior FP&A Analyst

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-focused financial services firm in Chelmsford is searching for an experienced FP&A Analyst. You will develop forecasting models, generate cash flow projections, and support senior decision-making. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in finance, advanced Excel skills, and a keen analytical mindset. Join a team where your contributions will have a significant impact on strategic initiatives and performance benchmarks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Strong proficiency in multi-entity cashflow and balance sheet forecasting.
• Ability to work with large datasets and complex financial structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance forecasting models for balance sheet movements.
• Generate precise cash flow projections across business entities.
• Craft reports and data visualisations to communicate financial insights.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified commercial finance professional who wants step into a newly created role? Rutherford Briant is partnering with a dynamic, growth-focused business that is seeking a FP&A Analyst to join their team in Essex. You will play a critical role in delivering robust financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis across multiple entities.

This is a high-impact role where you will support decision-making at a senior level, ensuring accurate and insightful financial models to help manage performance, working capital, and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance a sophisticated forecasting model to predict balance sheet movements in multiple currencies, mitigating FX risk.
• Generate precise projections of both operating and free cash flows across all business entities, aiming for industry-leading accuracy.
• Act as a key liaison between the business to drive financial clarity and informed decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation of working capital forecasts and reports, ensuring all teams are aligned on liquidity targets.
• Craft high-impact reports, data visualisations, and executive presentations to clearly communicate financial insights.
• Help shape performance benchmarks and analytical tools to monitor and improve business outcomes.
• Support strategic initiatives with tailored financial analysis, stress testing, and “what if” simulations.
• Uphold the integrity of financial information by validating data and improving reporting processes as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related area.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with strong financial modelling skills, especially multi-entity cashflow and balance sheet forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels of the business.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset, with a proactive and process-driven approach.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and complex financial structures.
• High attention to detail with a collaborative and flexible attitude.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.