Financial Planning Analyst

Robert Half are recruiting an FP&​A Analyst role on a permanent basis with a growing business based in Cheltenham. This is a hybrid role suiting someone who is actively studying (atleast PQ) or has recently qualified with proven analytical skills. This could be a first FP&​A role for someone with a background in management accounting who is ambitious with strong excel and interpersonal skills.

The role

The FP&​A Analyst will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Building and maintaining complex financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes.
• Providing insightful analysis to highlight risks, opportunities and performance trends.
• Working closely with stakeholders to develop robust modelling assumptions.
• Tracking benefits from strategic initiatives and improvement programmes.
• Producing analysis for investor and funding requests.
• Reviewing costs and identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting cashflow reporting and management.
• Assisting with acquisition analysis and due diligence.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes.

Profile

The FP&​A Analyst role would suit someone with the following skills or attributes:

• Part-Newly qualified and upwards

ACA / ACCA / CIMA.

• A background in FP&​A, financial analysis or financial modelling.
• Strong excel skills: financial modelling is essential.
• Power BI, SQL or Power query would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills.

Package:

• £50,000-60,000 base salary.
• Private healthcare.
• Competitive pension.
• Hybrid working (2-3 days from home).
• Subsidised parking.
• Supportive, people-focused culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing