FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Contract:

10 months (via JP Gray)

JP Gray is supporting a leading global business in the search for a temporary FP&A Analyst to join their finance team in Rotterdam. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in driving financial insight, forecasting, and performance analysis within a dynamic Polymers segment.

Reporting directly to the FP&A Director, you will take ownership of financial analysis, planning, and reporting activities—partnering closely with both finance and operational stakeholders to support decision‑making and performance improvement.

• Analyse monthly financial results, comparing actuals against budget and forecast, and present insights to senior finance and business leadership
• Lead the coordination and preparation of monthly forecasts (P&L and working capital)
• Maintain and continuously improve financial forecasting models
• Partner with manufacturing teams on cost reporting and margin analysis at plant level
• Deliver clear, actionable performance presentations to management
• Support capital expenditure proposals with robust financial analysis
• Coordinate annual budgeting processes for the segment
• Act as a key finance partner to the business and wider functions
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making

• Degree in Business Economics, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial controlling / management reporting within an international environment
• Strong systems skills, including SAP, Excel, and Power Point
• Highly analytical, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a strong sense of ownership
• Flexible and adaptable mindset in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative team player who builds strong cross‑functional relationships
• Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for excellence

• Temporary opportunity
• Rotterdam‑based
• Competitive daily rate / salary (dependent on experience)

If you’re a driven FP&A professional looking to make an impact in a global business, we’d love to hear from you.