Senior Group FP&A Analyst

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment is seeking a Senior Group FP&A Analyst for a 6-month interim contract in Central London on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, 2 remote). Day rate £500-£600.

You will own the forecast cycle, consolidate P&L and Balance Sheet data for a multi-entity group, build a new cash flow model, and provide insights for senior leadership. Immediate start and proven data management skills required.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in Group FP&A and multi-entity environments
• Strong stakeholder management and governance capabilities

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Budgeting: Drive the forecast cycle and annual Group Budget prep, managing the consolidation and submission of P&L and Balance Sheet data.
• Systems & Data: Prepare and reconcile files, resolving mapping and submission issues.
• Reporting: Build monthly Flash reporting packs and performance insights for senior Business Review Meetings.
• Financial Modelling: Develop and embed a new Group Cash Flow model for ongoing tracking and forecasting.
• Commercial Challenge: Deep-dive variance analysis and challenge business unit assumptions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Group FP&A

Multi-entity experience

Education

Qualified Accountant or QBE

Job description

• Senior Group FP&A Analyst
• Central London - hybrid working
• £500 - £600 per day

INTERIM ROLE - Group Senior FP&A Analyst - 6 Month contract - Professional Services - Central London - Immediate Start - £500 to £600 per day

You will be a delivery-focused FP&A Professional with Group experience and be able to work in Central London on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).

This is a hands-on role within a complex, multi-entity environment-ideal for a seasoned contractor who can pick up tasks quickly, manage large data sets, and partner confidently with senior executive stakeholders.

• Duration: 6-Month Contract
• Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (umbrella Company)
• Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting & Budgeting: Drive the forecast cycle and annual Group Budget prep, managing the consolidation and submission of P&L and Balance Sheet data.
• Systems & Data: Prepare and reconcile files, resolving mapping and submission issues.
• Reporting: Build monthly Flash reporting packs and performance insights for senior Business Review Meetings.
• Financial Modelling: Develop and embed a new Group Cash Flow model for ongoing tracking and forecasting.
• Commercial Challenge: Deep-dive variance analysis and challenge business unit assumptions.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant or QBE
• Experience in Group FP&A and a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced Excel

You need to be able to start at short notice and be proactive and able to thrive under tight deadlines as well as possesses excellent stakeholder management skills.