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FP&A Analyst

Birmingham Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
The FP&A Analyst will deliver high‑quality financial insight, reporting, and analysis to support strategic and operational decision‑making across the business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders. The role focuses on improving planning and reporting processes, driving automation through Power BI, and ensuring accurate month‑end, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
  • High-impact, strategic exposure with senior leadership.
  • A chance to drive real change through analytics and automation.

About Our Client

The client is a leading, well‑established organisation with a strong commercial footprint, known for its collaborative culture, high-performing finance function, and commitment to using data, insight, and continuous improvement to drive strategic decision‑making.

Job Description



Commercial Support

  • Complete month‑end activities including journal preparation, reporting, and balance sheet reviews.
  • Communicate financial performance, insights, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
  • Support the budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning cycle.
  • Build strong business‑partnering relationships across operational and commercial teams.
  • Assist with audit requirements and collaborate with financial risk and control teams.

Performance & Analysis

  • Prepare and review monthly reporting packs and performance analysis for senior management.
  • Support the creation of the monthly business review pack.
  • Drive working capital improvements through data‑driven analysis.
  • Conduct detailed balance sheet reviews and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
  • Improve and streamline planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
  • Lead automation of reporting and analytics using Power BI.
  • Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis to help inform strategic and operational decisions

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
  • Strong FP&A or varied accounting background
  • Confident business partner able to influence and challenge at all levels
  • Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Strong Excel capability and comfort with complex spreadsheets
  • Experience producing financial analysis and reports for senior stakeholders
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Clear, confident communication
  • A "can‑do" attitude and solutions‑focused mindset
  • High standards and passion for quality
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork
  • Appreciation for diverse perspectives and ethical practice



What's on Offer

  • £50-£55k
  • Birmingham, 4 days onsite, 1 day wfh
  • Work in a visible, impactful role influencing strategic decision‑making
  • Develop within a high‑performing finance team with opportunities for progression
Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6959478
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Newly Qualified
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-022026-6959478