Senior FP&A Analyst - UK

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We are looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our UK Finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting. Working closely with the Global FP&A team, Financial Accounting team, and budget holders, you will deliver accurate insights that inform strategic decisions. Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, you will provide financial guidance and influence decisions that support growth and operational efficiency.

You'll be;

• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by gathering inputs and updating models.

• Supporting in preparing P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow forecasts.

• Assisting in the development of forecasting models, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning.

• Preparing variance analysis and assisting in monthly reporting packs for review by the Finance Director.

• Reviewing departmental spending and provide commentary on variances to budget holders.

• Preparing channel and departmental P&Ls with accurate reconciliations.

• Performing detailed analysis and provide data-driven insights to support projects and cost control.

• Analysing sales trends and performance metrics for UK/EU/ROW regions, providing data-driven recommendations that support growth and strategic planning.

• Supporting global FP&A finance team with ad hoc analysis.

• Assisting in KPI reporting and reconciliation of sales data to BI reports.

• Assisting with audit preparation and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

• Working closely with wider Finance teams to deliver seamless financial operations and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Participating in ad hoc projects and initiatives to assist the wider business.

• Assisting where necessary with delivery of the ERP project.

You'll have;

• Qualifed accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2+ years PQE in FP&A or Commercial finance.

• Commercial awareness, understands business drivers and their financial impact.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proactive with a questioning and challenging mindset.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams and seniority levels.

• Experience with international wholesale (B2B) and e-commerce business models is desirable.

• D365 and PowerBI experience preferred.

• Strong excel skills.