FP&A Analyst
| Reference | 268282318 | |||
| Sector | Accountancy Jobs | |||
| Salary | £45000 - £48000 per annum | |||
| Town/City | West Midlands | |||
| Locations | UK, West Midlands, West Midlands | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 28th May | |||
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Job Description |
| FP&A Analyst:  (Fixed-Term Contract, Permanent Potential) Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – 1 day WFH after induction) Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential for longer-term opportunity) Salary: Up to £48,000 + benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:30) About the Opportunity We’re supporting a global engineering and technology organisation in their search for an FP&A to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the rare chance to work across both UK and Ireland finance functions, giving you broad exposure to both core management accounting and financial planning and analysis. You’ll initially focus on UK reporting, supporting the UK Finance Manager. It’s a varied, hands on finance role that will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and is open to future career opportunities within a global group. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting & Month-End - Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts for UK and Ireland business units - Deliver Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, variance analysis, and commentary - Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting cycles for local and regional stakeholders - Provide detailed analysis of monthly results and performance trends Financial Planning & Analysis - Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts - Conduct financial modelling and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making - Support regional FP&A initiatives as new systems are implemented Operational Finance - Oversee AP, AR, and treasury functions to ensure accuracy and compliance - Prepare and submit VAT returns (UK and Ireland) and Intrastat reports (Ireland) - Own commercial controlling tasks including sales reporting and margin analysis - Maintain the debtor ledger across two legal entities, keeping overdue debt within group targets - Coordinate external audits and support tax return processes Candidate Profile Essential Requirements - QBE or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA - At least 2 years’ experience in FP&A and/or management accounting - Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) - Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, forecasting, reporting) - Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail - Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across UK and EMEA regions - Able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment Desirable - Exposure to regional finance or EMEA FP&A - Experience working within industrial, engineering or manufacturing sectors - Familiarity with commercial finance processes (margin tracking, sales reporting) Why Join? - Opportunity to work with both local and regional finance leadership - Gain valuable experience in FP&A, commercial finance, and systems transformation - Join a global organisation with long-term career opportunities - Hybrid working and a collaborative team culture If you feel this role aligns to your experience and your next step, we would love to discuss further and look forward to your cv / application. |
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