Full job descriptionBRD Search is working with a growing FMCG business to recruit a FP&A Analyst who will play a key role within the finance function by delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering across the organisation. This role will be pivotal in supporting commercial decision-making, improving reporting capabilities, and driving financial performance.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
*Support the Finance Director in developing and maintaining budgeting and forecasting models, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
*Produce accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial and commercial reports.
*Prepare detailed analysis of revenue, gross profit, operating costs and other key financial metrics.
*Investigate significant variances, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations to management.
*Produce monthly reporting packs comparing actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
*Ensure month-end reporting processes are robust, accurate and completed on time.
*Develop and maintain reporting dashboards that provide meaningful commercial insights and support decision-making.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
*Partner with departmental managers to prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
*Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, highlighting risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
*Support rolling forecasts and ad hoc financial planning as required.
Financial Analysis:
*Analyse financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
*Deliver commercial insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
*Build financial models to evaluate business performance and future initiatives.
Cashflow Management:
*Prepare and report monthly cash flow forecasts.
*Monitor cash performance against plans and identify any funding risks or opportunities.
Process Improvements & Projects
*Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial planning, reporting and forecasting processes.
*Support finance systems implementations and reporting enhancement projects.
*Assist in the development of improved reporting tools, dashboards and automation initiatives.
Business Partnering:
*Build strong working relationships across the business.
*Collaborate with Finance and operational stakeholders to deliver accurate financial information and support commercial initiatives.
*Provide financial guidance and analysis to support informed business decisions.
Skills & Experience:
*Degree educated with a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
*Strong FP&A, management accounting or commercial finance experience.
*Excellent analytical, financial modelling and numerical skills.
*Strong commercial awareness with experience working in a fast-paced environment.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial reporting tools.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
*Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar.
Personal Attributes:
*Proactive, positive and solutions-focused.
*Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
*Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
*Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
*Flexible and adaptable in a changing business environment.
*Strong communication and presentation skills.
*Professional, collaborative and results-oriented.
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.