192 Senior 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

FP&A Analyst

Central London (Hybrid Working)

£55K + Bonus

My client are a fast growing Real Estate Company and are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join the team.

Duties Include:

• Assist with coordinating the Business Plan process by maintaining the timetable, scheduling all review meetings, updating and consolidating templates, processing changes in Anaplan, and distributing all review materials ahead of meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of review materials and presentation decks for all planning cycles.
• Proactively driving the standardisation and automation of the reporting packs and decks to ensure the planning process is run efficiently.
• Assist with financial modelling as necessary.
• Business partner with functional leads and Finance leads on all elements of Business Plan process; critically review, challenge where necessary the information received and assist with providing comprehensive variance analysis.
• Assisting with preparation of the monthly European Finance Dashboard and all relevant Business Plan materials.
• Assisting with the processing of changes and the maintenance of schedules directly in Anaplan – European Asset Management, European Funds Management, TBDs, Contingency and Upper Management Fees (and others as needed).
• Collaborate on the maintenance of the Risk & Opportunities schedule, and the Key Bets schedule in Anaplan. Assist with the preparation of all related outputs.
• Become Anaplan super user - Subject matter expert for the business on the use of Anaplan.
• Ensure all FP&A Finance files are maintained in an organised manner with correct level of access.
• Work closely with the Data & Analytics department to build out dashboards for key reports.
• Support the FP&A team in ensuring the planning cycles are delivered timely and accurately.

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a similar role within a fast-paced multi-national business
• Experience in using Anaplan (or similar) tools for FP&A.
• Strong presentation of financial information - written and verbal.
• Strong team working and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manipulate and sort large volume of data in excel.
• Strong communicator, with the ability to interpret and complex financial data.
• Good attention to detail, taking pride in work.
• Self-starter with a methodical and organised approach
• Ability to work to deadlines and multitask, using initiative to prioritise

FP&A Analyst

Central London (Hybrid Working)

£55K + Bonus

My client are a fast growing Real Estate Company and are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join the team.

Duties Include:

• Assist with coordinating the Business Plan process by maintaining the timetable, scheduling all review meetings, updating and consolidating templates, processing changes in Anaplan, and distributing all review materials ahead of meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of review materials and presentation decks for all planning cycles.
• Proactively driving the standardisation and automation of the reporting packs and decks to ensure the planning process is run efficiently.
• Assist with financial modelling as necessary.
• Business partner with functional leads and Finance leads on all elements of Business Plan process; critically review, challenge where necessary the information received and assist with providing comprehensive variance analysis.
• Assisting with preparation of the monthly European Finance Dashboard and all relevant Business Plan materials.
• Assisting with the processing of changes and the maintenance of schedules directly in Anaplan – European Asset Management, European Funds Management, TBDs, Contingency and Upper Management Fees (and others as needed).
• Collaborate on the maintenance of the Risk & Opportunities schedule, and the Key Bets schedule in Anaplan. Assist with the preparation of all related outputs.
• Become Anaplan super user - Subject matter expert for the business on the use of Anaplan.
• Ensure all FP&A Finance files are maintained in an organised manner with correct level of access.
• Work closely with the Data & Analytics department to build out dashboards for key reports.
• Support the FP&A team in ensuring the planning cycles are delivered timely and accurately.

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a similar role within a fast-paced multi-national business
• Experience in using Anaplan (or similar) tools for FP&A.
• Strong presentation of financial information - written and verbal.
• Strong team working and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manipulate and sort large volume of data in excel.
• Strong communicator, with the ability to interpret and complex financial data.
• Good attention to detail, taking pride in work.
• Self-starter with a methodical and organised approach
• Ability to work to deadlines and multitask, using initiative to prioritise

Robert Half is exclusively partnering on a retained basis with a dynamic and fast-growing company based in Milton Keynes to recruit a Financial Planning & Analyst. This is a hybrid role, offering a blend of remote and office-based work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business experiencing sustained growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing s.

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