FP&A Analyst

Birmingham Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
A dedicated FP&A Analyst is required to join our clients Accounting & Finance team, offering financial planning and analysis expertise within the Financial Services industry.
  • Showcase your expertise in financial modelling, analysis and accounting.
  • Effectively partner with the business and broader finance team.

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the fintech space inspiring transformative digital change for their customers and communities.

Job Description

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, Group and Board reporting, i.e. analysing variances to budget, forecast and prior year
  • Analyse and interpret financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to optimise financial performance
  • Drive the budgeting and forecasting processes/models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic along with preparing analysis/presentations for Group and senior leadership team relating to budget and forecast
  • Partnering the business on areas we can reduce costs and support business cases around capital investment
  • Provide support by highlighting financial challenges and running scenario analysis
  • Working with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight and analysis to make data driven decisions
  • Customer profitability reporting and margin/yield analysis
  • Analyse and report on the sales pipeline working closely with the sales team to ensure that deals are being accounted for as part of the budgeting and forecasting cycle
  • Pricing - working with the commercial and operations teams, providing decision support on all pricing matters.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong academic background
  • Proven experience in FP&A, financial planning, or similar roles within high-growth companies
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights
  • Keen business acumen with the ability to interpret financial data into actionable improvements within the business
  • Experience working in lean finance functions and working within a matrix organisation
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Highly strategic mindset, with the ability to think holistically and contribute to the company's overall business strategy
  • Proactive and results-oriented, with a track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practice
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and data visualization software
  • A "can do" attitude to go beyond the defined parameters of the role to learn and improve the outcomes of business

What's on Offer

  • An attractive salary ranging from £50-55,000 per annum
  • Opportunity to work in a vibrant team in Birmingham
  • Genuine hybrid working
  • A supportive company culture that values continuous learning and development



Contact
Louise Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6473913
Phone number
+44 121 634 6920

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Edwards
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6920
Job reference
JN-072024-6473913