FP&A Analyst

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering electric aviation. The Valo eVTOL will set a new safety standard for the industry and is targeting airliner‑level safety certification in 2028.

We are scaling from a prototype to a growing SME and need a Financial Planning Analyst to help drive financial performance and decision‑making.

As a Financial Planning Analyst you will maintain the integrity of our financial reporting and planning processes.

• Support preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long‑range plans
• Maintain and improve financial models for business planning and investment decisions
• Deliver scenario modelling and ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision‑making
• Consolidate operating expense forecasts and monitor risks and opportunities

• Prepare monthly management reporting aligned with externally reported financial results
• Produce and own FP&A reporting packs, including variance analysis and performance commentary
• Support monthly performance reviews through structured financial analysis and deep‑dive investigations
• Ensure consistency and reconciliation across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Enhance cash reporting capabilities, providing improved visibility and actionable insight

• Maintain high‑quality financial data within our ERP environment
• Ensure integrity of dimensions, mappings and approval workflows
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting outputs
• Extract, validate and analyse data using SQL and other analytical tools
• Develop and maintain a clear and consistent financial KPI framework

• Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Programmes and Corporate Functions
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights
  
  Investigate performance drivers and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with Accounting and wider Finance teams to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency

• Strong financial and analytical capability with a proactive mindset
• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and Power Query
• Experience with ERP systems and financial data structures
• Ability to analyse and manipulate data using SQL
• Experience creating dashboards and visualisations using Power BI or similar tools
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non‑finance stakeholders

• Experience in a high‑growth, scale‑up or pre‑revenue environment
• Exposure to aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or other complex project‑based industries
• Experience supporting long‑range planning and investment appraisal activities
• Understanding of finance controls, governance and reporting frameworks

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy or sell
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award‑winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
• Company performance‑based bonus
• Company Share Scheme open to every employee
• Company Pension Scheme – 5% match
• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we’re confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team and help us shape the future of advanced air mobility.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not have all the experience listed in the advert. We are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity and inclusion for everyone.