Interim FP&A Analyst

Job Type: Fixed Term

UK, London

UK, York

UK, Colchester

12-month Fixed Term Contract

We are recruiting a FP&A Analyst to join the UK Retail FP&A & Business Partnering team
, reporting to the Head of FP&A & Business Partnering – UK Retail
.

This role is aimed at an experienced FP&A professional who acts with confidence, delivering high‑quality insight to senior stakeholders, owns complex financial narratives end‑to‑end, and plays a key role in shaping insight, decision‑making and performance outcomes across UK Retail.

Sitting at the centre of the FP&A and Business Partnering model, the FP&A Analyst acts as a conduit between business partners and senior leadership, synthesising large volumes of information into focused, actionable insight. A critical aspect of the role is the ability to distil complexity into the "so what" — effectively communicating what the numbers mean, the implications for the business, and the actions required.

• Own and deliver high‑quality monthly performance analysis for material areas of the UK Retail P&L, including management expenses and headcount.
• Lead the development of clear, forward‑looking financial insight
  , identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends for senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial data into a coherent narrative that supports decision‑making by UK Retail leadership.
• Apply professional judgement and curiosity to go beyond variance explanation, focusing on implications, actions and outcomes.
• Support the Head of FP&A & Business Partnering in preparing materials for UK Leadership Team, QBRs and other senior forums.

• Take ownership of significant elements of the UK Retail forecasting, reforecasting and budgeting process
  , including assumption‑setting and constructive challenge based on commercial insight.
• Ensure plans and forecasts are robust, well evidenced and aligned to business strategy.

• Play a lead role in cost, efficiency and change initiatives
  , option analysis and benefits tracking.
• Identify and drive improvements in FP&A processes, controls and reporting, with a clear focus on standardisation and automation.
• Collaborate closely with Group Finance and UK Financial Reporting teams to ensure alignment, consistency and a strong control environment.

• Act as a role model
  , setting high standards for analytical quality, insight and professionalism.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the UK Retail FP&A & Business Partnering function.

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong FP&A experience, including financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Experience with in general insurance, with the ability to apply knowledge quickly in role.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, delivering insight that informs decision‑making.
• Excellent analytical capability, with a strong focus on translating complex data into clear, commercial insight.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesise information into concise, actionable narratives, with a strong focus on the "so what".
• Highly organised, with experience coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders and managing timelines effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to cut through complexity and focus on key priorities.
• Experience producing high‑quality executive‑level reporting, including PowerPoint packs for senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create clear, insight‑led outputs.
• Experience working alongside business partnering teams, supporting senior…