Senior FP&A Analyst

KBR, Inc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Private healthcare membership

Company pension scheme

25 days' holiday entitlement

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our defense-focused finance team in Bristol with flexible hybrid working. The role requires a Chartered Accountant and experience with SSRO regulations, focusing on financial control, costing and governance across complex contracts.

The successful candidate will provide commercial insight, support audits and regulatory compliance, and partner with contract teams to deliver accurate management reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• AAT-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing financial management and reporting activities across complex contracts or projects.
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting statutory reports, management information or compliance documentation.
• Interpreting financial regulations, policies and guidance and advising business stakeholders on their application.
• Acting as a key point of contact during audits, inspections or compliance reviews.
• Developing and maintaining financial controls, policies and governance processes.
• Supporting contract teams with costing, pricing models, financial analysis and risk management activities.
• Delivering financial guidance and training to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and business performance reporting.
• Providing commercial insight to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and implementing changes within business processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

AAT qualification

Job description

Title: Senior FP&A Analyst Senior FP&A Analyst Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 Location: Bristol, with flexible hybrid working arrangements. We welcome applications from candidates across the UK. Closing date: 30th September 2026

We are seeking a highly skilled Chartered Accountant to join our team as an FP&A Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to develop specialist knowledge in Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) regulations while supporting critical defense sector programmes and contributing to wider FP&A activities across the Defense business. Previous SSRO experience is desirable but not essential. We will provide training and support to help you develop your expertise in this specialist area.

The selected candidate will bring sound financial and commercial judgment, the ability to build effective working relationships, offer clear advice, and support regulatory compliance across a range of defense contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing financial management and reporting activities across complex contracts or projects.
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting statutory reports, management information or compliance documentation.
• Interpreting financial regulations, policies and guidance and advising business stakeholders on their application.
• Acting as a key point of contact during audits, inspections or compliance reviews.
• Developing and maintaining financial controls, policies and governance processes.
• Supporting contract teams with costing, pricing models, financial analysis and risk management activities.
• Delivering financial guidance and training to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and business performance reporting.
• Providing commercial insight to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and implementing changes within business processes.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• AAT-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Solid finance, accounting or commercial experience, alongside a willingness to develop knowledge in SSRO regulations and compliance.
• Experience preparing financial reports, management information, statutory submissions or other compliance documentation.
• Ability to understand and apply cost principles, contract pricing methodologies and audit procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex financial information and applying relevant regulatory guidance.
• Experience managing relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders and external organisations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.
• Highly effective communication skills, both spoken and in writing.

Desirable Requirements

• Familiarity with SSRO regulations, defence contracting or regulated pricing environments.
• Experience working within the defence sector.
• Experience presenting to or negotiating with government procurement organisations or regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of cost models, pricing methodologies or contract compliance frameworks.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences.
• A self-directed approach to learning and ongoing professional development.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

• Happy To Talk
• Flexible Working
• Competitive salary 25 days' holiday entitlement
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life Assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share purchase scheme
• Season rail ticket loan

Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry and transport. At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world.

We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view. We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results. Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen. We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs. We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effectiveness is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter. We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society. We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered.