Senior FP&A Analyst

Hill Dickinson LLP; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Dickinson LLP in Liverpool invites applications for a Senior FP&A Analyst to lead financial modelling, forecasting and budgeting across the group.

The successful candidate will own rolling forecasts, run scenario analysis, optimise profitability and provide clear insights to senior stakeholders, including the FC and FD.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or working towards.
• Strong Excel, SQL, ERP and Power BI skills.
• Experience in commercial finance, forecasting and modelling.
• Proven ability to build integrated three-statement financial models.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rolling forecast model at group level with input from finance.
• Produce analysis on budget output to identify risk and opportunities.
• Build models for long-range planning up to 5 years with scenario analysis.
• Analyse historical cash flow and produce reliable forecasts for locations and group.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve margins.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Forecasting experience

Financial modelling

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

SQL

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Job role: Senior FP&A Analyst

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (35 hours per week) Happy to talk flexible working

Team: Finance - Management Information

Location: Liverpool

Role Overview

Introduction to the role:

We are seeking to recruit a proactive Senior FP&A Analyst to develop our financial modelling capabilities. This role is pivotal in supporting the firm's financial planning, forecasting and operational and strategic decision-making, while helping to identify opportunities to improve profitability and commercial performance. The Senior FP&A Analyst will lead financial modelling and scenario planning and will strengthen the wider finance team’s capacity through regular forecasting, budget setting and project appraisal. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of Excel and will have a proven track record of financial modelling and analysis. This role reports to the Financial Controller and will frequently interact with the Finance Director and Senior Finance Business Partners.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller and will establish strong working relationships with our management accountants and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a rolling forecast model at group level. Own the process seeking input from key members of the finance team. Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis on the forecast as directed by the FC and FD.
• Produce analysis on budget output, identifying risk areas and opportunities to improve profit.
• Develop a financial model for long range planning (up to 5 years) incorporating scenario and sensitivity analysis (for all 3 financial statements).
• Develop models to analyse historical cash flow trends and produce reliable cash flow forecasts for each location and the group as a whole.
• Analyse group expenditure in detail, providing insights and recommendations to improve margins and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain analytical models to identify trends, risks, opportunities and key performance indicators.
• Build and maintain dynamic models to evaluate project performance, capital investments and new business pricing.
• Ensure all financial models are appropriately documented, tested, controlled and maintained in line with best practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, automate reporting processes and enhance financial planning tools.

What Are We Looking For

• Full or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with SQL, ERP systems, or data visualization tools like Power BI
• Demonstrable experience in commercial finance, financial planning, forecasting and financial modelling
• Experience building integrated three-statement financial models
• Ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable advice for stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proactive and determined attitude
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to learn to work with new systems

If you don't meet all of the criteria above but feel that you could add real value to Hill Dickinson, we encourage you to apply and if successful, we can help you develop along the way.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Hill Dickinson is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief.

We understand that our power as a firm comes from empowering our people and that it is only by encouraging and enabling individuals to be themselves at work that we can truly benefit from their rich and varied strengths.

Hill Dickinson is an equal opportunities employer. All applications received by the firm will be considered based on their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.

Disability Support

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means if there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier, so you are able to perform at your best, please let us know. You can contact the HR team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments to the application or interview process.

At Hill Dickinson, we welcome applications from individuals that are looking to return to the law as well as all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.

All successful candidates will be subject to our standard pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service. Any offer of employment made is conditional upon completion of all checks.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.