Full job descriptionThis is a fantastic opportunity within a dynamic and expanding organisation for a CIMA/ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified FP&A Analyst to join a well-established and high-performing finance team.
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As the FP&A Analyst, you will report directly to the FP&A Manager and play a pivotal role in supporting business performance through the provision of insightful financial analysis, robust forecasting, and high-quality reporting to support informed strategic and commercial decision-making across the organisation.
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Main responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:
*Producing monthly management information packs, including financial analysis and clear performance commentary for senior stakeholders
*Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-term strategic planning cycles
*Delivering variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year, highlighting key drivers behind performance
*Building, enhancing, and maintaining financial models to support planning and decision-making across the business
*Analysing key financial metrics including revenue, margins, and cost drivers to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
*Developing KPI reporting and dashboards to track and communicate business performance
*Working closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge assumptions where appropriate
*Supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate reporting of financial results
*Assisting with cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis as part of wider financial planning
*Carrying out scenario analysis and modelling to support business planning and decision-making
*Supporting the preparation of business cases, investment appraisals, and commercial proposals
*Contributing to improvements in reporting processes, systems, and overall financial controls
*Responding to ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from senior management and key stakeholders
*Ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data across reporting tools, models, and systems
*Supporting wider FP&A initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the finance function
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As you progress within the business, there will be genuine opportunities for career development and progression. This role offers broad exposure across financial planning, analysis, and commercial finance, providing excellent hands-on experience within a forward-thinking environment.
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Ideally, you will either be studying towards or looking to begin CIMA/ACCA, with previous experience in FP&A, Management Accounts, Commercial Finance, Financial Analysis, or Assistant Accountant roles, and be keen to further develop your analytical and commercial finance skillset.
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Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
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Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.