Overview A large services-based organisation in Halifax is seeking a driven and analytically minded FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, performance reporting, and commercial insight across the business. This role is ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to step into a more strategic, forward-looking finance position with strong exposure to senior stakeholders,
Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning, Budgeting & Forecasting * Support the annual budget, quarterly reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles

* Consolidate financial inputs from multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency

* Assist with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making

* Challenge assumptions and highlight risks, opportunities, and trends

Performance Reporting & Insight * Prepare monthly management reporting packs, including P&L, cashflow, KPIs, and variance analysis

* Investigate performance drivers and provide clear, concise commentary

* Track operational and commercial KPIs, identifying areas for improvement

* Support the month-end process with analysis and insight rather than transactional work

Business Partnering * Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial support and challenge

* Translate financial data into meaningful insight for non-finance stakeholders

* Support business cases, investment appraisals, and cost-benefit analysis

* Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve financial understanding

Process & Systems Improvement * Enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and data quality

* Support automation and standardisation of FP&A processes

* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function

* Assist with system upgrades or BI tool development (e.g., Power BI)

Ad-Hoc Analysis * Provide analytical support for strategic projects, pricing reviews, and operational initiatives

* Prepare presentations and insight for senior leadership and board-level reporting

Candidate ProfileSkills & Experience * Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting

* Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous

* Experience in a large, multi-site or services-based organisation is beneficial

* Comfortable working with large data sets and producing clear, insightful analysis

Behaviours & Attributes * Curious, proactive, and commercially aware

* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge

* High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability

* Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business

Qualifications * Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

* Strong academic background

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