Senior FP&A Analyst

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-site hospitality organisation in Greater London is seeking a talented Senior FP&A Analyst to manage financial planning and control of capital expenditure. The role involves preparing capex budgets, developing financial models, and providing insights for strategic growth. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and proven experience in managing complex projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial modelling & analytical skills.
• Experience managing & reporting on capex projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & consolidate annual capex budgets and forecasts.
• Develop financial models and business cases for investments.
• Track & report on project spend versus budget.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Business partnering

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior FP&A Analyst

Our client, a leading multi‑site hospitality organisation, is seeking a talented finance professional to join their expanding finance team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this pivotal role focuses on financial management, planning, and control of capital expenditure across the group. You will work cross‑functionally with Finance, Property, Operations and external stakeholders to deliver robust investment analysis, ensure value‑for‑money decisions, and provide insight to support strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Capital Planning & Forecasting – prepare & consolidate annual capex budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed financial models and business cases, including NPV, IRR, and payback analyses, to support investment proposals.
• Performance Monitoring – track & report on project spend versus budget, producing monthly capex performance packs and ROI metrics.
• Business Partnering – act as a key finance partner to Property, Estates, and Operations, providing commercial insight on contracts, build costs, and procurement.
• Governance & Control – maintain & enhance approval processes, ensuring compliance with policies and supporting audit reviews on capital projects.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial modelling & analytical skills with advanced Excel; Power BI experience advantageous.
• Proven experience managing & reporting on capex projects in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Confident communicator with excellent business partnering skills and ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of IFRS/UK GAAP and fixed‑asset accounting principles.
• Experience in a real‑estate or asset‑intensive business (e.g. education, hospitality, healthcare, retail) preferred.

Job Details

• Location: London, City of London
• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Real Estate and Hospitality
• Salary: £60,000‑£70,000 (current posting)