Senior Financial Analyst
12 days ago
Cardiff
• Location: Cardiff (1-2 days a week in office), • Job Type: Interim (until end of March 2027) We are seeking an FP&A Analyst responsible for effective financial planning for a division, including the preparation of end-to-end short-to-mid term budgets and forecasts. This role involves working alongside Finance Partnering teams to deliver financial and business analysis that drives business decision-making. The FP&A Analyst will also be accountable for the delivery of Divisional Corporate reporting requirements and insightful standard management information. Day-to-day of the role: • Collaborate with non-Finance stakeholders to leverage insights and use available data sources, including non-financial, to prepare and submit robust Divisional forecasts and budgets., • Oversee any self-serve budget/forecast activity within the Division to ensure adherence to deadlines and that submissions are challenged and scrutinised., • Act as the lead contact for Divisional equivalent full-time (EFT) analysis and reporting., • Provide insightful budget and forecasting commentary, including articulate variance analysis, for both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders., • Prepare standard management reporting packs based on Divisional requirements., • Work closely with budget holders and Finance Partnering teams to support business performance and decision-making., • Act as the Central Finance contact for all Divisional Corporate information requests and submissions., • Oversee the work of the FP&A Assistant Analyst where applicable. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Professional accounting accreditation (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is essential., • Demonstrated significant experience in delivering high-quality FP&A services., • Excellent FP&A process and technology skills, with experience in delivering routine FP&A processes., • Analytically minded with solid commercial acumen and an inquisitive nature/desire to understand the drivers behind financials., • Ability to perform meaningful variance analysis from large/complex data sets, including financial and non-financial, and articulate insights to both Finance and non-Finance teams., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software for data analysis., • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide valuable financial insights., • Proactive in working with the wider FP&A and Finance Partnering teams to identify process improvements, drive standardisation, and automation opportunities., • Competitive daily rate within the specified range., • Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on professional growth and development., • Hybrid working model allowing flexibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr