Senior Financial Analyst
hace 9 días
Cardiff
FP&A Analyst \n\n • Daily Rate: £300-£400 (Umbrella, Inside IR35)\n, • Location: Cardiff (1-2 days a week in office)\n, • Job Type: Interim (until end of March 2027)\n\n \n 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. \n \n Day-to-day of the role: \n \n\n • 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.\n, • Oversee any self-serve budget/forecast activity within the Division to ensure adherence to deadlines and that submissions are challenged and scrutinised.\n, • Act as the lead contact for Divisional equivalent full-time (EFT) analysis and reporting.\n, • Provide insightful budget and forecasting commentary, including articulate variance analysis, for both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.\n, • Prepare standard management reporting packs based on Divisional requirements.\n, • Work closely with budget holders and Finance Partnering teams to support business performance and decision-making.\n, • Act as the Central Finance contact for all Divisional Corporate information requests and submissions.\n, • Oversee the work of the FP&A Assistant Analyst where applicable.\n\n \n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n \n\n • Professional accounting accreditation (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is essential.\n, • Demonstrated significant experience in delivering high-quality FP&A services.\n, • Excellent FP&A process and technology skills, with experience in delivering routine FP&A processes.\n, • Analytically minded with solid commercial acumen and an inquisitive nature/desire to understand the drivers behind financials.\n, • 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.\n, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software for data analysis.\n, • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide valuable financial insights.\n, • Proactive in working with the wider FP&A and Finance Partnering teams to identify process improvements, drive standardisation, and automation opportunities.\n\n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive daily rate within the specified range.\n, • Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on professional growth and development.\n, • Hybrid working model allowing flexibility.\n\n To apply for this FP&A Analyst position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. \n