FP&A Analyst

An established and fast-growing financial services business is looking to appoint a high-calibre FP&A Analyst to join its central finance team. This is a high-visibility role supporting senior finance leadership and playing a key part in delivering insight, analysis and robust financial reporting to executive and board level stakeholders.

This opportunity suits a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working close to decision-makers, taking ownership of core reporting cycles and helping shape the financial narrative of a growing organisation.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be a key contributor within the central FP&A function, supporting shared services and core business areas. You will own critical elements of the month-end and reporting timetable, contribute to forecasting and budgeting, and provide meaningful insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making.

The role offers strong exposure to the CFO, Head of Finance and senior business partners.

• Own and coordinate the month-end reporting cycle, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met
• Produce high-quality management information for Executive Committee and Board reporting
• Partner with senior finance stakeholders to analyse performance, track trends and assess initiatives across multiple business areas
• Support quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, including variance analysis and scenario comparisons
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, with a focus on automation, efficiency and control enhancement
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis, financial modelling and project support as required
• Develop a strong understanding of the commercial drivers behind the numbers, challenging assumptions and adding insight
• Operate with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment relevant to the financial services
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, external regulations and FCA principles

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with clear intent to complete qualification
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Proactive, curious and confident in questioning data and assumptions
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential
• Previous experience within financial services is required; exposure to asset or wealth management is highly advantageous
• Experience with finance systems and analytics tools (e.g. SAP, Power BI or similar) is desirable