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Lead Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
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Key responsibilities include leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will play a vital role in identifying cost-saving opportunities, assessing investment opportunities, and contributing to the development of business cases for new projects. The Lead Financial Analyst will also be responsible for refining and improving existing financial processes and systems, ensuring efficiency and robust financial controls. Collaboration with various department heads to gather financial data, understand operational drivers, and provide tailored financial support is a core aspect of this position. You will mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a high-performance team culture.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A professional certification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA is highly preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, preferably within a similar industry, is required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling, is essential. Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion) is a strong advantage. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial. This is an on-site role, requiring regular attendance at our Leeds office to facilitate close collaboration with the wider finance and operations teams. You will be an integral part of our local finance leadership, directly influencing the company's financial trajectory.
Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including monthly P&L analysis, variance explanations, and trend identification.
- Support the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial accuracy and provide insightful analysis.
- Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Assist in the implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Ad-hoc financial analysis and project support as required by management.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
- Experience with financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
Posted 8 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and analysis for senior management.
- Conduct variance analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
- Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly re-forecasting.
- Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, reporting on performance against targets.
- Collaborate with department heads to gather financial data and understand operational impacts.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Contribute to strategic financial planning initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CFA) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros).
- Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial modeling techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
Posted 9 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and provide explanations for financial performance.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior management.
- Support the annual budgeting process, working with various departments to gather input and consolidate financial plans.
- Analyze key financial metrics and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation of financial projections and scenario analyses.
- Provide financial support and analysis for new business initiatives, investments, and strategic projects.
- Enhance financial reporting tools and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with accounting, operations, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in financial analysis and reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a similar role.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros), and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with financial reporting and data visualization tools is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Professional certification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA is advantageous.
Financial Planning Analyst
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Are you a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with experience navigating the complexities of global or multi-region finance? We’re looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our team on a 6-month contract, providing key financial insights across diverse international markets.
About the Role
As our FP&A Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in supporting financial planning and analysis across multiple regions. You’ll help deliver accurate forecasts, performance analysis, and financial reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple regions
- Consolidate financial data and deliver insights to senior stakeholders
- Navigate financial complexities across different international markets
- Collaborate with global teams to align financial strategies
- Assist in improving financial processes and reporting standards
What We’re Looking For
- Part Qualified/ or Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a global or multi-region finance role
- Strong understanding of international financial regulations and market differences
- Excellent analytical and Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate complex data clearly
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to bring your global finance expertise to a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your insights will make a real impact. If you're looking to expand your international finance experience in a dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you.
Financial Planning Analyst
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Financial Planning Analyst £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) plus bens
Outstanding opportunity for a high calibre, qualified or part qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA to join this expanding technology company in London. The company is set for a period of sustained growth and the Financial Planning Analyst will play an integral part in the development of the business.
Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Financial Planning Analyst will provide insightful, accurate and timely reporting to enable informed business decisions to be made. You will provide ad hoc reporting on special projects as well as ongoing weekly and monthly commentary. Main responsibilities include:
- compilation of sales report and analysis
- monthly delivery of management accounts
- reporting of event KPIs
- assist with the business / financial modelling process
- provide financial analysis on potential acquisitions
- assist in the areas of budgeting and forecasting
Applicants for this Financial Planning Analyst role should be part qualified or qualified accountants ( ACA, CIMA or ACCA) ideally with 2 - 5 years relevant experience in a fast paced environment with experience of budgeting, forecasting and analysis.Previous modelling experience is also a requirement. Strong interpersonal skills are essential along with a core excel skills.You will have a confident, hands on approach with the ability to liaise and communicate with people from a non finance background.
Ideally we are looking for somebody to start sooner rather than later although notice periods will be respected.The Financial Planning Analyst is an an excellent stepping stone into a vibrant organisation that will offer the successful applicant a dynamic and rewarding career path
Financial Planning Analyst
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Are you a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with experience navigating the complexities of global or multi-region finance? We’re looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our team on a 6-month contract, providing key financial insights across diverse international markets.
About the Role
As our FP&A Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in supporting financial planning and analysis across multiple regions. You’ll help deliver accurate forecasts, performance analysis, and financial reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple regions
- Consolidate financial data and deliver insights to senior stakeholders
- Navigate financial complexities across different international markets
- Collaborate with global teams to align financial strategies
- Assist in improving financial processes and reporting standards
What We’re Looking For
- Part Qualified/ or Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a global or multi-region finance role
- Strong understanding of international financial regulations and market differences
- Excellent analytical and Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate complex data clearly
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to bring your global finance expertise to a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your insights will make a real impact. If you're looking to expand your international finance experience in a dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you.
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Financial Planning Analyst
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Position: FP&A Analyst
Location: Chertsey
Salary: On Application
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm
Overview of a FP&A Analyst
As a FP&A Analyst, you’ll play a vital role within the finance team, managing financial data, supporting planning processes, and producing insightful analysis to help drive informed business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone highly analytical, detail-oriented, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities of a FP&A Analyst
• Maintain and update key financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support monthly and annual planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Prepare and analyse management reports, highlighting key trends and insights.
• Assist with financial simulations and scenario modelling to support decision-making.
• Calculate accruals, monitor P&L impacts, and update financial templates as required.
• Consolidate and report data from various finance and operational systems.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with wider finance teams to enhance planning and reporting systems.
Key competencies of a FP&A Analyst
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros and data modelling.
• Strong analytical and reporting ability, with excellent attention to detail.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance-related role.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a similar discipline.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits:
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus additional birthday leave and bank holidays.
• Staff sales discount, Reward Plus shopping discount, and volunteering days.
• Government pension auto-enrolment and pension contribution from 12 weeks.
• Subsidized staff restaurant, onsite parking, and free shuttle bus service (from Weybridge & Woking Station)
Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Perform in-depth variance analysis and provide explanations for financial performance deviations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and presentations for senior management.
- Support the annual budgeting process and lead elements of forecasting activities.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand financial drivers and performance.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and support strategic initiatives.
- Identify key financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend appropriate actions.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
- Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
- Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, SAP BPC) is a plus.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information effectively.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Financial Analyst
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Analyst (Ayrshire) | Salary circa £46,000 + Excellent Benefits
| Qualified or QBE Considered
We’re delighted to be supporting a globally recognised manufacturing client in Ayrshire with the recruitment of a Finance Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing finance function within a world-class organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is a key analytical role supporting both local and US reporting requirements for working capital and supply chain performance. You’ll be responsible for providing accurate financial forecasting, insightful analysis, and meaningful commentary, as well as being the key finance contact for all supply chain-related queries.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinating and reviewing working capital reporting for group submissions
- Supporting financial modelling and business forecasting processes
- Conducting performance reviews with supply chain stakeholders
- Analysing cost variances and purchase price variance trends
- Reviewing and reconciling SAP Bill of Materials with key reference data
- Supporting supplier claim processes and cost tracking
- Preparing detailed financial reports for internal and corporate stakeholders
- Driving improvements in data integrity and reporting processes
- Supporting long-term contract reviews through Estimate at Complete (EAC) analysis
What We're Looking For:
- Degree qualified, ideally with (or working towards) ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates with relevant manufacturing finance exposure will also be considered
- Strong background in financial analysis, forecasting and reporting
- Exceptional Excel skills; experience with TM1 and SAP would be highly advantageous
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for process improvement
What’s on Offer:
- Excellent benefits and pension scheme
- A supportive team culture within a global, values-driven organisation
- Opportunities for long-term development and progression
This is an ideal role for a finance professional looking to make a real impact within a large-scale manufacturing environment, with the added benefit of working for a market leader with a strong global presence.
To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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