Job Description
Overview
A large services-based organisation in Halifax is seeking a driven and analytically minded FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, performance reporting, and commercial insight across the business. This role is ideal for a part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to step into a more strategic, forward‑looking finance position with strong exposure to senior stakeholders,
Key Responsibilities
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
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Support the annual budget, quarterly reforecasting, and long‑term planning cycles
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Consolidate financial inputs from multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency
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Assist with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision‑making
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Challenge assumptions and highlight risks, opportunities, and trends
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Performance Reporting & Insight
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Prepare monthly management reporting packs, including P&L, cashflow, KPIs, and variance analysis
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Investigate performance drivers and provide clear, concise commentary
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Track operational and commercial KPIs, identifying areas for improvement
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Support the month‑end process with analysis and insight rather than transactional work
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Business Partnering
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Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial support and challenge
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Translate financial data into meaningful insight for non‑finance stakeholders
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Support business cases, investment appraisals, and cost‑benefit analysis
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Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve financial understanding
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Process & Systems Improvement
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Enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and data quality
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Support automation and standardisation of FP&A processes
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
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Assist with system upgrades or BI tool development (e., Power BI)
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Ad‑Hoc Analysis
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Provide analytical support for strategic projects, pricing reviews, and operational initiatives
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Prepare presentations and insight for senior leadership and board‑level reporting
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Candidate Profile
Skills & Experience
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Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting
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Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous
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Experience in a large, multi‑site or services‑based organisation is beneficial
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Comfortable working with large data sets and producing clear, insightful analysis
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Behaviours & Attributes
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Curious, proactive, and commercially aware
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Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge
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High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving capability
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Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving business
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Qualifications
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Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
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Strong academic background
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