FP&A Analyst

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an industry leading business based in Chester to recruit an FP&A Analyst. Reporting to the CFO you will play a pivotal role within the Finance department, partnering with the Senior Leadership Team to shape decisions and drive growth throughout the business. This is a high impact role in a fast-paced environment, that requires strong commercial acumen, excellent analytical capability and the ability to both interpret and present complex business data with commercial insight.

The role combines planning and forecasting with in-depth analysis and is ideal for someone who wants to add immediate value and have a real impact on commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead on planning, budgeting and forecasting, designing and maintaining robust financial models Provide clear commercial insight and reporting to the senior leadership team Own pricing strategy and margin management working alongside the FD Ensure strong alignment between budgeted commercial commitments and operational capability Production and distribution of weekly revenue and EBITDA forecasts Produce month end variance analysis including detailed budget variance review - highlighting risks and opportunities Revenue reconciliation between financial systems Produce quarterly board pack for SLT and Group distribution.

Deliver in-depth sales and margin analysis Prepare and distribute Customer Business Analysis reports Maintain monthly KPI reporting. Play a key role in implementation of the new financial system regarding the specification of reports Develop and maintain Power BI reports to inform commercial decision making. Collaborate with sales, finance and operational teams to challenge performance and improve profitability Lead on quarterly business reviews with budget holders Work closely with senior stakeholders to model scenarios for new business opportunities to ensure optimal profitability

Skills & Experience:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Highly analytical with string modelling, budgeting and forecasting experience Experience in a fast-paced environment Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Heath care plan Company contribution pension On site Parking Hybrid and flexible working