625 Financial Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) / Bury / Permanent - up to £40k DOE / Hybrid

We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Planning Analyst to join a thriving business in the Bury area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently operating at Junior FP&A level or an Assistant Accountant / Senior Accounts Assistant who is eager to make the move into an FP&A focused role.

The successful candidate will play a key part in the forecasting process and will provide financial analysis to support business decisions. You’ll need a good foundation in technical accounting, an understanding of double entry, and an appreciation of how the P&L and Balance Sheet contribute to the broader financial picture.

This is a developmental role, working with mentors who will invest in you, and is therefore ideal for someone looking to grow within FP&A and take on increasing responsibility as the business evolves post-acquisition. You’ll be working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with great exposure to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts
li>Assist in the creation of budget templates and financial models (training can be provided)
• Perform analysis and provide insight on key drivers of performance
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand and challenge business inputs
• Help improve forecasting accuracy, assisting with process enhancements and better data use
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within the finance function
• Present findings and reports to finance and non-finance stakeholders

Candidate Requirements:

• Currently working as an Assistant Accountant or in a similar role
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Strong understanding of double entry and core accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, IFs, SUMIFS); financial modelling experience is a plus, as is Power BI, but not essential as training and development will be provided
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach with a strong desire to develop within FP&A
• Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA (study support provided)
• Manufacturing sector exposure would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Excellent career development opportunity in FP&A
li>Study support for ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• A collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Exposure to a dynamic, growing business with a positive welcoming culture

• Build & maintain Power BI dashboards &automated reporting tools to provide visibility into financial performance, operational KPIs, & business drivers.
• Develop & deliver insightful monthly reporting packs, ensuring consistency & accuracy across actuals, forecasts, & plans.
• Contribute to planning & budgeting cycles by providing reporting support & analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process standardisation & drive initiatives to improve the efficiency & accuracy of financial reporting.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in Power BI development.
• Proficient in Excel and Power Query; knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.

Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) / Bury / Permanent - up to £40k DOE / Hybrid

We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Planning Analyst to join a thriving business in the Bury area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently operating at Junior FP&A level or an Assistant Accountant / Senior Accounts Assistant who is eager to make the move into an FP&A focused role.

The successful candidate will play a key part in the forecasting process and will provide financial analysis to support business decisions. You’ll need a good foundation in technical accounting, an understanding of double entry, and an appreciation of how the P&L and Balance Sheet contribute to the broader financial picture.

This is a developmental role, working with mentors who will invest in you, and is therefore ideal for someone looking to grow within FP&A and take on increasing responsibility as the business evolves post-acquisition. You’ll be working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with great exposure to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts
li>Assist in the creation of budget templates and financial models (training can be provided)
• Perform analysis and provide insight on key drivers of performance
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand and challenge business inputs
• Help improve forecasting accuracy, assisting with process enhancements and better data use
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within the finance function
• Present findings and reports to finance and non-finance stakeholders

Candidate Requirements:

• Currently working as an Assistant Accountant or in a similar role
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Strong understanding of double entry and core accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, IFs, SUMIFS); financial modelling experience is a plus, as is Power BI, but not essential as training and development will be provided
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach with a strong desire to develop within FP&A
• Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA (study support provided)
• Manufacturing sector exposure would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Excellent career development opportunity in FP&A
li>Study support for ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• A collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Exposure to a dynamic, growing business with a positive welcoming culture

An FP & A Analyst/Finance Business Partner is being sought by an established and growing manufacturing business based in the Lymington area. This is an exciting new opportunity working as part of a close knit team, reporting to the Finance Director and liaising with the CEO. You will need to deliver accurate insights, reporting and forecasting to enable decision making and meet targets.

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Senior Financial Planning Analyst - Worcester - up to £71k + bonus - hybrid - full-time - permanent

Robert Half are delighted to be working with a well-established client in Worcester who are looking for a full-time, permanent Senior Financial Planning analyst, offering a salary up to £71k + 10% bonus and hybrid working!

The key purpose of the role is to act as a key business partner, providing cr.

HighlysuccessfulFTSElisted,InternationalGroupseektorecruitCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedFinancialAnalysttoundertakeanewlycreatedrolebasedatconvenientlysituatedofficesinGuildford,Surrey.

Abouttherole

ReportingtotheGroupFinanceDirectortheFinancialAnalystwillactasbusinesspartnertodivisionalFinanceDirectorstoensurerobustfinancialinformationisobtainedacrosstheGroup.Inadditionthejobholderwillberesponsibleforgroupfinancialreporting&analysisinaccordancewithstrictcorporatedeadlines.Keydutiesoftheroleinclude:

• Performingadetailedreviewofbothcountryandoperatingcompanyreportingpacks(P&LandBalanceSheets)
• Assistingwiththe12monthrollingbudgeting&forecastingprocess
• Analysisofgrossmarginsforkeybusinessdivisions
• DeliveringmonthlygroupKPIreportandsupportinganalysis&commentary
• Performingaworkingcapitalreviewanddrivingprocessimprovements
• BusinesspartneringwithdivisionalHeadsofFinanceregardingtheinternal&externalfactorsimpactingeachbusiness
• Reportingonvariancestobudgetandforecast
• Assessingpotentialrisksandopportunitiesandfollowinguponinternalauditrecommendations
• Establishingahighlevelofcredibilityandmanagingstrongworkingrelationshipswithfinanceteamsacrossthegroup
• Supportingtheintegrationprocessfornewlyacquiredbusinesses

AbouttheFinancialAnalyst

• TheFinancialAnalystwillbeCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedwithastrongbackgroundinFinancialAnalysisorFP&A
• IdeallyyouwillhaveexperienceworkingwithinanInternationalCompanyorGroupAccountingenvironment
• Applicantswillhaveexcellentcommunicationskills,andtheabilitytoliaiseatthehighestlevel

What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalystposition

• FlexibleHybridworking
• 25daysholiday
• CompanyPension
• Medical&lifeinsurance
• AttractiveannualBonus

Overview

HighlysuccessfulinternationalorganisationrequireACCA/ACAorCIMAQualifiedFinancialAnalystforachallengingpositionbasedatsuperbofficelocationinWeybridge,Surrey

AbouttheroleofFinancialAnalyst

ReportingtotheHeadofFP&AtheFinancialAnalystwillberesponsibleforprovidingFinancialReportingandAnalysisforseveralkeyoperatingdivisionsacrossthebusiness.Keydutiesinclude:

• ProjectedProfit&Lossforecast
• ActingasFinanceBusinesspartnertoheadsofdepartment
• Assistingwiththe5yearbusinessplan
• BudgetandRevenueforecastingbothbydivisionandconsolidatedtotals
• MonthlyKPIreportingandanalysis
• Assistingwithmonthlyboardreportingpacks

AbouttheFinancialAnalystposition

• GraduatecalibreyouwillbeACA/ACCAorCIMAQualifiedwithPQE
• ThesuccessfulapplicantwillhaveworkedineitherGroupFinanceorFP&AandhaveexcellentAnalyticalskills
• YouwillhaveaproventrackrecordwithalargeUSownedorinternationalbusiness
• StrongExcelskillsareessentialandknowledgeofSAPisadvantageous

What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalyst

• FlexibleHybridworking
• PerformancerelatedBonus
• 25daysholiday
• On-siteparking
• Companypension
• Healthinsurance
• LifeAssuranceX4

• Translate complex data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Support month-end and budget-holder reviews with robust variance analysis
• Build and enhance smart, scalable models to support budgeting and forecasting
• Collaborate with analytics and operational teams to understand business performance drivers

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Highly proficient in Excel with strong modelling skills
• Naturally curious and collaborative, with a proactive mindset
• Confident in communicating finance in a clear, actionable way to non-finance colleagues
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus

Your new company
A leading consultancy in the professional services sector, with a strong presence across the UK, US, and EMEA. The company is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high-quality financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Based in the City of London, they offer a working pattern of 3 days in the office per week, and two days from home after successful completion of probation.

Your new role
As the Finance Analyst, you will support key (non-finance) stakeholders and the wider UK Business Finance team in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting. You'll play a key role in analysing business performance and data-driven decision-making.

• Process and interpret complicated business and financial information.
• Identify business risks and potential mitigations.
• Assisting Partners and Fee Earners in understanding the financial aspects of their business.
• Maintaining and updating financial models and templates.
• Analysing client and matter profitability.
• Supporting business services teams with complex reporting for pitches, pricing, and business plans.

What you'll need to succeed

• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Progress towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with reporting software and Power BI (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements and operational decisions.
• Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics.

What you need to do now
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