Job Description
Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working with an exceptionally busy and strategically acquisitive company based in Mid Kent supporting them in their search for a new Finance Business Partner. Due to an internal promotion, this is a newly created role that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a diverse and growing group of businesses. This is more than just a reporting role — it’s an opportunity to influence strategy, challenge assumptions, and help steer the direction of a dynamic organisation.
Job Summary
As an FP&A Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of financial decision-making. From building robust financial models to preparing board-level reports, your work will directly support investment decisions, strategic planning, and operational performance across a group of companies with interests in development, engineering, and manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with teams across the business — from operations to planning — to ensure financial insights are not just accurate, but actionable.
Profile:
* Formally Qualified – (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant PQE experience in a relevant field, happy to consider QBE with significant modelling experience in a suitable industry.
* Analytically sharp – You’re confident with Excel and financial modelling, and you know how to turn complex data into clear insights.
* Commercially aware – You understand how numbers connect to business performance and strategic goals.
* A confident communicator – Whether it’s a board pack or a quick presentation, you can explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
* Detail-oriented but big-picture minded – You’re comfortable diving into the numbers but always keep the broader business context in view.
* Industry-savvy – Experience in construction or housebuilding is a bonus, but not essential.
Responsibilities:
* Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
* Analyse financial data and KPIs to identify trends, explain variances, and support performance reviews.
* Collaborate with departments across the business to provide financial insights and challenge assumptions.
* Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
* Contribute to the development of long-term strategy through data-driven analysis.
* Integrate data from multiple sources into cohesive financial narratives.
On Offer:
* £65k - £75k
* Group Company Benefits including pension, bonus, car scheme etc.
* Flexible approach to working
* 25 days holiday bank holidays