Strategic FP&A Analyst: Cost & Forecasting

Ayvens; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Annual salary review and bonus scheme

Give As You Earn (GAYE)

Employee referral scheme (£1,000)

Retail discounts programme

GymFlex membership options

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Travel insurance

25 days annual leave + Celebration Day

Job summary

Ayvens in Bristol is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support cost management and financial analysis across the business. You will monitor spend, assist with forecasting and budgeting, and partner with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and drive efficiency.

The role involves month-end close, accounting reconciliations, balance sheet controls, and supporting audits. A solid grounding in management accounting, strong Excel and Power BI exposure are valuable for delivering accurate insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance.
• Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and month-end processes.
• Ability to explain financial performance to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Cost management & control: monitor expenditure vs budget, investigate variances.
• Month-end cost accounting: coordinate accruals, prepayments and postings.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand activities and cost drivers.
• Balance sheet controls: reconcile relevant accounts and support audits.
• Cost financial analysis & reporting: analyze trends and explain drivers.
• Governance: review expenditure and promote financial discipline.
• Budgets, forecasts and plans: support preparation and alignment with objectives.
• Support projects and transformation initiatives with financial insights.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Communication

Education

AAT Level 4

Professional accounting qualification in progress (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Ayvens in Bristol is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support cost management and financial analysis across the business. You will monitor spend, assist with forecasting and budgeting, and partner with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and drive efficiency.

The role involves month-end close, accounting reconciliations, balance sheet controls, and supporting audits. A solid grounding in management accounting, strong Excel and Power BI exposure are valuable for delivering accurate insights.