Job description
Due to ongoing success and growth within a Global leader a newly created opportunity as Senior FP&A Analyst has arisen to support the Group Finance function, sitting closely with the M&A team.
Large degree of Hybrid working
The Sr. FP&A Analyst plays a key role in driving the financial planning, budgeting, and performance management processes of the organization. This position is responsible for preparing insightful financial analyses, forecasts, and board presentations, while providing day-to-day financial decision support to business units. The role combines analytical rigor, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking to support management in achieving the group's financial and operational goals.
Key Stakeholders: Corporate CFO and BU Heads of Finance
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Budgeting & Planning
* Support and coordinate the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business plans.
* Collaborate with business units to prepare and consolidate detailed operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and financial forecasts.
* Develop, maintain and update budget models, templates, and assumptions to ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy across all divisions.
1. Forecasting
* Prepare rolling forecasts reflecting changes in business performance, market conditions, and strategic priorities.
* Build and maintain short-term (monthly/quarterly) and long-term (multi-year) financial models.
* Develop and manage cash flow forecasting models to ensure liquidity visibility and support treasury planning.
1. Board & Management Reporting
* Prepare monthly Board Packs, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key performance metrics.
* Deliver insightful variance analyses and commentary, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Support the team with ad-hoc presentations and financial updates.
* Enhance the quality and consistency of management reporting across the group.
1. Business Partnering & Decision Support
* Act as a financial business partner to operational and commercial leaders.
* Provide day-to-day analytical and financial support to business units on performance tracking, margin analysis, and cost optimization.
* Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance and drive accountability.
1. Business Case Appraisal & Financial Analysis
* Work with BUs in the preparation of financial models and sensitivity analyses for new projects, investments, and business initiatives.
* Evaluate the financial and strategic implications of business proposals, pricing changes, and capital expenditure requests.
* Support M&A evaluations or strategic reviews, when applicable.
* Recommend actions to improve profitability and return on investment.
1. Continuous Improvement
* Streamline FP&A processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and accuracy.
* Support implementation of FP&A systems and automation initiatives (e.g., Jedox, Power BI, etc.)
* Contribute to the development of standardized financial reporting and planning frameworks across the group.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting experience ideally within a multi-entity or corporate environment.
* Qualified chartered accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with solid understanding of accounting principles, cash flow management, and performance metrics.
* Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or Board-level audiences.
* Experience with ERP and FP&A tools (e.g. Microsoft Business Central, Vena, Jedox, Power BI).
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear narratives.
* Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset.
* Desirable: Spanish speaker
This represents the perfect opportunity for recently qualified Accountant to join an exciting tangible business at the front end of huge growth plans, offering excellent long progression.
On offer is a large degree of Hybrid working, Bonus, core benefits and an opportunity to make the role your own with the support of a high performing management team.