FP&A Analyst

About the company

SF Partners are working with a well-established and highly regarded business to recruit an FP&A Analyst into their finance team based in Redditch. This a hybrid role.

Your tasks

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career in a commercially focused finance role, with exposure to financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, cashflow analysis and decision support.

Reporting into the Head of FP&A, you will support the delivery of financial insight across the business and work closely with senior finance leaders and operational stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planning
• Assisting with financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Preparing management information and reporting packs
• Supporting cashflow and profit forecasting
• Reviewing performance against budget and forecast
• Assisting with investment and project appraisal work
• Supporting covenant reporting and financing-related analysis
• Working with non-finance stakeholders to understand key business drivers
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and accuracy
• Providing ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making

Requirements

The role would suit someone already working in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounts or financial analysis. It could also be a great first move from practice for someone with strong analytical skills, good technical accounting knowledge and a genuine interest in moving into a more commercial finance role.

The Candidate We are looking for someone who is analytical, curious and keen to develop in a commercial finance environment. You will ideally have:

• Experience in finance, audit, accounts, FP&A, commercial finance or financial analysis
• Part-qualified, recently qualified or working towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Good understanding of financial statements, budgeting and forecasting
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

How to apply

This is a great opportunity to join a successful business in a broad FP&A role offering variety, senior exposure and long-term development. To find out more, please apply or contact SF Partners for a confidential discussion.