FP&A analyst

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed-term contract, Full-time running to 26 March 2027.
DEPARTMENT:
Nations, BBC Group Finance

LOCATION:

Cardiff - two days expected in the office with the remainder hybrid.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £53,000pa depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there’s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

The FP&A Analyst will drive effective financial planning for their division through the preparation of end-to-end short-to-medium term budgets and forecasts. You will be accountable for the delivery of divisional corporate reporting requirements and management information helping to drive business decisions. The FP&A Analyst will work closely with the finance business partnering team and budget holders, providing support and analysis on key cost drivers, as well as helping to identify risks and opportunities to drive improved financial performance.

• Forecasting & Budgeting:
  Production, and review, of short and medium term plans for continuous cost centres, extrapolating trends and supporting the input of data into Finance systems.
• Strategic planning & Cost Management:
  Develop accurate and achievable forecasts which balance creative aspirations and financial constraints.
• Financial Advisory & Decision Support:
  Provide strategic business advice, problem-solving, and risk identification for budget holders and Finance teams to support business performance and decision making.
• Reporting & financial control:
  Providing insightful budget and forecasting commentary, including articulate variance analysis, turning complex data into actionable insights for both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Cross-functional collaboration:
  
  Act as a key finance contact for the designated business unit whilst supporting and contributing to the delivery of the overall Divisional Finance service.
• Process Improvement & Automation:
  Identify and implement improvements in FP&A processes, controls, and reporting – enhancing efficiency, consistency, and long-term value.

• Proven experience delivering high-quality financial planning and analysis services.
• Strong inquisitive skills to assess financial drivers, perform variance analysis, and present findings effectively.
• Ability to work across Finance and non-Finance teams to support informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial software, and driving standardisation and automation.

Requirements for disclosure of unspent convictions or police charges – failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Close date 5 July 2026.

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which can be discussed at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: r.

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA
. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: , registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA
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