Strategic FP&A Analyst — Drive Growth & Insight

SF Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are recruiting an FP&A Analyst in Birmingham to support budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term financial planning. You will analyse performance against budget and provide commercial insight to support profitability and growth, turning data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

You will develop financial models, dashboards and management reporting, partnering across the business to challenge assumptions and drive better decisions. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or equivalent analytical role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.
• Advanced Excel with Power BI/SQL exposure.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proactive business partnering and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Analyse performance vs. budget, flag variances, risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial insights to support profitability and growth.
• Develop financial models, dashboards and management reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and inform decisions.
• Improve reporting processes, data quality and analytical tools.

Skills

FP&A experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

Communication skills

Business partnering

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA studies

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

SF Partners are recruiting an FP&A Analyst in Birmingham to support budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term financial planning. You will analyse performance against budget and provide commercial insight to support profitability and growth, turning data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

You will develop financial models, dashboards and management reporting, partnering across the business to challenge assumptions and drive better decisions. Strong communication is essential.