Senior FP&A Cost Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is looking for a Senior FP&A Cost Analyst based in London. This role focuses on leading cost management initiatives, enhancing forecasting processes, and utilizing advanced planning tools to improve financial analysis. You'll be involved in maintaining critical cost models and supporting strategic cost-saving efforts across the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong FP&A experience, proficiency in financial modeling, and familiarity with systems integration.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A experience focusing on cost and workforce planning.
• Proficient in financial modeling with planning tools.
• Experience analyzing commission structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex workforce cost models, including salary and benefits forecasting.
• Transition manual Excel models to integrated tools.
• Support monthly reporting across Opex, Headcount, and Capex.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Cost Analysis

Data Automation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Workday

Salesforce

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Senior FP&A Cost Analyst, london (city of london)

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the Role:

I am looking to speak with Senior Cost FP&A Analyst to lead cost-focused financial planning and analysis across workforce and operating expenses. This role is critical in managing large-scale cost models, improving forecasting processes, and enhancing data automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain complex workforce cost models, including salary, benefits, and headcount forecasting.
• Transition manual Excel models to integrated tools such as Adaptive Planning, using data from CRM/ERP systems
• Identify and challenge cost drivers to uncover savings and support long-term workforce planning.
• Understand and model commission schemes to ensure accurate tracking of variable pay.
• Support monthly reporting and analysis across Opex, Headcount, and Capex.

Requirements:

• Strong FP&A experience with a focus on cost and workforce planning.
• Proficient in financial modelling and experience with planning tools (Adaptive Planning preferred).
• Familiarity with systems integration (Workday, Salesforce, etc.).
• Experience analysing commission structures and their financial impact.
• Confident working cross-functionally and presenting to stakeholders.