FP&A Analysis
- Location: Leeds
- Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Reference: KWM/39906/FPA
- Contact: Kirk Wilber-Moran
FP&A Analyst | East Leeds (LS15) | Up to £45k | Hybrid | Professional Services
Role Overview
Axon Moore is delighted to be working with a longstanding client based in East Leeds to appoint an FP&A Analyst. The business is going through a period of growth, and they are looking to strengthen their FP&A team, bringing multiple hires in this team, so it’s an exciting time to join!
This is a pivotal role in a fast-paced organisation that supports both the finance team and the wider business.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical FP&A Analyst to join their finance team. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans, including Cashflow forecasting.
- Develop and maintain financial models for Departmental P&Ls and Projects.
- Analyse operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and aid in commercial decision making.
- Prepare ad-hoc commercial analysis and reports as needed to support Operational business leaders in evaluating performance, recommending solutions and next steps
- Updating and maintaining the monthly forecast files and consolidation of Group forecasts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather timely inputs for budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Support preparation of monthly Management Accounts and supporting schedules according to monthly close deadlines as required.
- Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
- Report on key financial information, including budgetary variances and other non-financial data and track.
- Develop and enhance KPI reporting and tracking.
- Business partnering with revenue generating departments and cost owners through regular meetings to understand any variances to budget and be able to provide insightful analysis and suggestions.
- Play a key role in delivering ongoing and future system and process improvement projects.
- Any other ad hoc duties as required.
Professional qualification and competencies:
- Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- Experience in FP&A, Finance Analyst or Management Accounts positions
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience of Accounting software
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to undertake a range of complex financial and modelling skills.
- A level of commercial acumen in dealing with the Business.
- Experience of working under pressure to deliver against a range of issues and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
- Strong attention to detail.
For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Kirk Wilber-Moran on 07552 488907