FP&A Analyst
Job Reference: 887596
Ipswich
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
MacKenzie King are excited to be recruiting an FP&A Analyst for a global financial services business, based in Ipswich. They are a client we’ve worked with for a number of years who are a genuinely people first employer with a positive culture, strong leadership and real commitment to employee wellbeing. As an FP&A Analyst you will deliver valuable financial insights, evaluate performance metrics, identify emerging trends, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and a solid FP&A background with the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance Business Partners and various business stakeholders.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, highlighting performance, key drivers, and risks.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial results across multiple systems and reporting platforms, including data reconciliation.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across three annual cycles and rolling forecasts.
- Provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and business drivers to support decision-making.
- Support variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Assist Finance Business Partners and stakeholders with ad-hoc analyses to evaluate business opportunities and operational improvements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Track Broker Deals, maintain strong governance standards, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations
Qualifications and experience
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to support data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights to stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Experience in FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support financial planning and analysis activities.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days from home)
- Bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Buy/Sell up to 5 days annual leave
- 35 Hour working week
If you would like to talk to a consultant about this role, contact:
Stephanie Capstick
“If you’re passionate about driving financial performance and providing strategic insights, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to continued success.”
Stephanie Capstick