Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
FP&A Analyst Role

We are partnering with a leading legal firm in Birmingham City Centre to recruit a skilled FP&A Analyst. This role involves supporting a range of analyst tasks, and we are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and suggestions for improvements.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a possibility of extension or permanent conversion. We are seeking candidates who are open to potential permanent work.

Due to the contract nature of this role, we are looking for candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Conduct month-end reporting of actual results, KPIs, and variance analysis.
  2. Prepare and deliver annual budgets, forecasts, and scenario modeling for long-term growth.
  3. Develop and maintain financial models to analyze business impacts and opportunities.
  4. Communicate risks and opportunities, suggesting remedial actions when necessary.
  5. Create visualizations and tables to simplify complex data presentations.
  6. Conduct profitability analyses and ad hoc reports, including in-depth reviews.
  7. Support the finance team and liaise with various stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure accuracy in reporting.
Candidate Attributes and Skills:
  1. Previous experience with analyzing financial information.
  2. Experience presenting financial information confidently to key stakeholders and senior members of the business.
  3. Currently studying or recently finished studying a relevant qualification such as CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.
  4. Strong Excel skills, including V-Lookups and pivot tables.
  5. Immediately available or on a short notice, as this role is looking to start quickly.
Benefits:
  1. Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.
  2. Flexible office location, with an office based in Northampton.
  3. Flexible working hours.
  4. Potential to go permanent during the length of the contract.


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