Senior FP&A Analyst

Matchtech; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Essex is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join their finance team on a hybrid basis. The role requires a strong communicator with advanced Excel skills to lead financial forecasting and reporting cycles. Responsibilities include delivering month-end reports, managing stakeholder partnerships, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates should have strong FP&A experience, preferably in Aerospace, Defence, or Manufacturing sectors. The company offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and hybrid working

Professional development and training

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong communicator able to translate financial data for non-finance audiences.
• Highly organized and detail-focused with a track record of managing multiple priorities.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, annual, and long-range forecasting and reporting cycles.
• Deliver month-end and pre-month-end reporting to support efficient close.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide actionable financial insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Inquisitive and proactive

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Job description

Senior FP&A Analyst

Hours - Full Time

Salary - Competitive

Our client, a leading organisation, is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join their finance team in Harlow, Essex, on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, annual and long-range forecasting and reporting cycles.

• Act as the subject-matter expert for financial forecasting.

• Deliver month-end and pre-month-end reporting to support an efficient close.

• Produce internal reports, operating packs and supporting analysis.

• Manage quarterly reporting requirements and ad hoc financial analysis.

• Supervise and develop a finance graduate.

• Drive process improvements and support special projects.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide actionable financial insight.

Key Requirements

• Strong communicator able to translate financial data for non-finance audiences.

• Advanced Excel modelling skills with a track record of process improvement.

• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Inquisitive, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Strong FP&A experience.

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.

• Experience in Aerospace, Defence or Manufacturing sectors.

• Experience with SAP, Cognos or similar financial systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and hybrid working.

• Professional development and training.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

For more information, contact Bonnie