Posted: 26 May
The role
Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary-to-Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Analyst to join a well-established and growing multi-site organisation. This position will play a key role in driving business performance, supporting commercial decision-making, and delivering high-quality data insights across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyse trading and commercial performance on a regular basis
- Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- Produce accurate, timely, and insightful reports for senior stakeholders
Commercial Support
- Support pricing and promotional analysis aligned to business objectives
- Partner with key internal functions to drive informed decision-making
- Assist in monitoring and improving overall profitability
Margin & Cost Analysis
- Review cost and margin data to ensure alignment with targets
- Investigate discrepancies and provide actionable recommendations
- Support ongoing financial performance tracking
Operational Performance
- Analyse performance across multiple business areas and locations
- Identify opportunities to optimise performance and efficiency
- Support initiatives to improve stock, cost, and operational control
Business Improvement & Projects
- Provide analytical support for strategic and operational projects
- Contribute to continuous improvement in reporting and processes
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across outputs
Reporting & Visualisation
- Develop and enhance reporting tools and dashboards
- Improve automation and accessibility of key data insights
- Align outputs to wider business objectives and stakeholder needs
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- At least 2 years’ experience in an analytical or finance role
- Strong analytical capability with experience handling complex datasets
- Confident communicator with the ability to present to non-finance stakeholders
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Employee benefits package
- Recognition and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
