213 Financial Analysts 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.

Our client, a leading UK not-for-profit organisation requires a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to provide financial services for a portfolio of development projects.

The successful candidate will provide management & financial accounting and business partnering services to the development, construction and sales teams.

Day to day duties:

• Liaise with Stakeholders and budget holders to gain an understanding of business objectives
• Act as financial lead for projects to support development and the business through governance
• Provide accurate project appraisal models and information that enables finance to make informed business decisions
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and notes to statements
• Complete risk analysis and make recommendation on action to be taken
• Support the production of annual budgets

Desirable experience:

• Ideally qualified or currently studying for a professional qualification
• Experience within Housing Associations
• Strong written and oral communication and business partnering skills

We encourage you to submit your CV via this advert at your earliest convenience. Please note that we are only accepting applications through the advert as we may not be able to be able to respond to calls.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

Our client, a leading UK not-for-profit organisation requires a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to provide financial services for a portfolio of development projects.

The successful candidate will provide management & financial accounting and business partnering services to the development, construction and sales teams.

Day to day duties:

• Liaise with Stakeholders and budget holders to gain an understanding of business objectives
• Act as financial lead for projects to support development and the business through governance
• Provide accurate project appraisal models and information that enables finance to make informed business decisions
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and notes to statements
• Complete risk analysis and make recommendation on action to be taken
• Support the production of annual budgets

Desirable experience:

• Ideally qualified or currently studying for a professional qualification
• Experience within Housing Associations
• Strong written and oral communication and business partnering skills

We encourage you to submit your CV via this advert at your earliest convenience. Please note that we are only accepting applications through the advert as we may not be able to be able to respond to calls.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

Your new company

We are actively looking for a Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced and highly commercial FP&A team, based in Witney.
This role reports to the Senior Finance Business Partner and is responsible for providing commercial and analytical support to the business at an exciting stage of development and growth.
Your new role

• Work with a wide range of stakeholders, including managers from branch network and central functions.
• Deliver insightful analysis of weekly business performance and monthly operational board packs
• Provide timely ad-hoc analysis of financial and non-financial drivers using Excel and PowerBI
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Work to a high level of accuracy whilst managing multiple priorities and deadlines with your stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

• Competent in Excel with a desire to progress skills to an advanced level.
• Experience of handling financial and non-financial datasets.
• Experience of using budgeting and BI tools will be an advantage.
• Able to influence through developing relationships across the business.
• A good team player with a proactive attitude.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days through service (plus bank holidays)
• Study support towards a recognised accountancy qualification
• Access to a Healthcare Cashplan
• Discounts on gym membership
• Greatly enhanced maternity & paternity policies
• Cycle to work loan scheme
• Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products
• Retailer discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

What you need to do now
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The Role:   I am recruiting a Financial Planning Assistant (Client Relationship Manager) on behalf of Wealth Matters, a leading independent Financial Planning firm based in Luton (LU1)). Working in a collaborative, fast paced and client focused team, you will support the Financial Planners and Paraplanners with delivering an exceptional financial planning service to Wealth Matters’ clients. The Financial Planning Assistant (internally titled Client Relationship Manager) helps to maintain and develop the client relationships, preparing for and arranging meetings for the Financial Planners and actioning all tasks arising from these meetings, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and to tight deadlines.

The Person:   The successful Financial Planning Assistant (Client Relationship Manager) will be intelligent, keen to learn, embracing of change, proactive, organised and detail orientated, with exceptional relationship building, customer service and administrative skills. They will be articulate, analytical and aspirational, keen to make a significant contribution to the growth of a progressive and ambitious firm while being invested in, valued and rewarded accordingly.

Salary and Benefits: £30-37,000 ( depending on experience) + bonus based on both individual and company performance + 26.5 days holiday + bank holidays + pension + hybrid working + we are happy to fund and support you with professional exams if you choose to take them, although there is no requirement for this (there is a salary increase with each exam passed).

The Company:   Wealth Matters are an award winning, innovative and ambitious Accredited Financial Planning firm, repeatedly voted a top 100 Financial Planning firm. Providing bespoke financial planning, estate planning and investment planning they have been helping clients achieve financial freedom since 1999.

Financial Planning Assistant (Client Relationship Manager), responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Financial Planners with delivering an exception financial planning service to clients.
li>Developing relationships with clients, arranging meetings and being the main point of contact for any queries on their portfolio.
• Assisting the Advisers with pre and post Financial Planning Meeting preparation, including researching  clients’ existing arrangements, collating supporting documents, producing compliant illustrations and application forms and completing all actions arising including fund switches, withdrawals and assignment of policies.
Processing new business application forms, proposals and supporting documentation.
• Contract administration of all products recommended by the Financial Planner (pensions, ISA’s, Investments, Bonds, Protection etc.).
< i>Producing management information and recording and updating all client information on the back-office system.
• General administration and project work, supporting with the development of the firm’s standard operating procedures.

Financial Planning Assistant (Client Relationship Manager), skills and experience required:

< i>Experience of working in an involved customer service orientated support role gained in a professional services environment (financial advice/planning experience is not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate).
• Intelligent, ambitious, proactive, embracing of change and keen to learn.
• A strong relationship builder with exceptional customer service skills, tactful, trustworthy, diplomatic and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Professional appearance, confident manner and exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable working on your own initiative, setting personal goals, directing workflow and managing conflicting deadlines.
• Analytical, excellent administrative and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong technology and mathematical aptitude, proficient with MS Office.
• A strong team player who is keen to participate fully in the successful operation of the business.

Dawn O’Shea is the Recruitment Partner, recruiting the Financial Planning Assistant (Client Relationship Manager) directly on behalf of Wealth Matters so NO AGENCIES PLEASE. If you are successful in being short-listed, you will be contacted by telephone in the first instance to discuss the role and your requirements in more detail.