Robert Half
Financial Planning Analyst

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Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Analyst role on a permanent basis with a growing business based in Cheltenham. This is a hybrid role suiting someone who is actively studying (at least PQ) or has recently qualified with proven analytical skills. This could be a first FP&A role for someone with a background in management accounting who is ambitious with strong excel and interpersonal skills.
The Role
The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
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- Building and maintaining complex financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes.
- Providing insightful analysis to highlight risks, opportunities and performance trends.
- Working closely with stakeholders to develop robust modelling assumptions.
- Tracking benefits from strategic initiatives and improvement programmes.
- Producing analysis for investor and funding requests.
- Reviewing costs and identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities.
- Supporting cashflow reporting and management.
- Assisting with acquisition analysis and due diligence.
- Driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes.


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Profile
The FP&A Analyst role would suit someone with the following skills or attributes:
- Part-Newly qualified and upwards ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
- A background in FP&A, financial analysis or financial modelling.
- Strong excel skills: financial modelling is essential.
- Power BI, SQL or Power query would be an advantage.
- Strong communication skills.
Package:
- £50,000-60,000 base salary.
- Private healthcare.
- Competitive pension.
- Hybrid working (2-3 days from home).
- Subsidised parking.
- Supportive, people-focused culture with a strong emphasis on wellbeing.
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