Job Description

Senior FP&an Analyst
£66,000 - £78,000 per annum + Bonus, Hybrid working, pension etc
Barnet
PCD300065

Primary Responsibilities:
Budgeting & Planning
Support and coordinate the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business plans.
Collaborate with business units to prepare and consolidate detailed operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and financial forecasts.
Develop, maintain and update budget models, templates, and assumptions to ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy across all divisions.
Forecasting
Prepare rolling forecasts reflecting changes in business performance, market conditions, and strategic priorities.
Build and maintain short-term (monthly/quarterly) and long-term (multi-year) financial models.
Develop and manage cash flow forecasting models to ensure liquidity visibility and support treasury planning.
Board & Management Reporting
Prepare monthly Board Packs, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key performance metrics.
Deliver insightful variance analyses and commentary, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
Support the team with ad-hoc presentations and financial updates.
Enhance the quality and consistency of management reporting across the group.
Business Partnering & Decision Support
Act as a financial business partner to operational and commercial leaders.
Provide day-to-day analytical and financial support to business units on performance tracking, margin analysis, and cost optimization.
Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance and drive accountability.
Business Case Appraisal & Financial Analysis
Work with BUs in the preparation of financial models and sensitivity analyses for new projects, investments, and business initiatives.
Evaluate the financial and strategic implications of business proposals, pricing changes, and capital expenditure requests.
Support M&an evaluations or strategic reviews, when applicable.
Recommend actions to improve profitability and return on investment.
Streamline FP&A processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Support implementation of FP&A systems and automation initiatives (e.g., Jedox, business intelligence tooling, etc.)
Contribute to the development of standardized financial reporting and planning frameworks across the group.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting experience ideally within a multi-entity or corporate environment.
Qualified chartered accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with solid understanding of accounting principles, cash flow management, and performance metrics.
Experience preparing materials for senior leadership or Board-level audiences.
Experience with ERP and FP&A tools (e.g. Microsoft Business Central, Vena, Jedox, business intelligence tooling).
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear narratives.
Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset.
Desirable: Spanish speaker
This represents the perfect opportunity for recently qualified Accountant to join an exciting tangible business at the front end of huge growth plans, offering excellent long progression.