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FP&A Senior Analyst
📍 Location: London Area, United Kingdom
🏢 Industry: Education
💼 Work Setting: Hybrid
Are you passionate about financial planning, forecasting, business partnering, and transforming data into strategic insights that drive business performance?
We are seeking a highly analytical FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic decision-making across the organization. In this role, you will provide meaningful financial insights, identify risks and opportunities, and partner with business leaders to ensure strong financial performance and long-term sustainability.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, advanced analytical skills, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, interim, and annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Develop accurate financial forecasts and long-range financial plans.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Identify variances and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Support enterprise-wide strategic planning initiatives.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Prepare and deliver timely financial reports, dashboards, and management information.
- Analyze financial performance, trends, and business drivers.
- Provide insights that support operational and strategic decisions.
- Develop presentations and reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support planning and decision-making.
- Conduct scenario, sensitivity, and what-if analysis.
- Evaluate financial impacts of strategic initiatives, investments, and business changes.
- Support business case development and investment appraisals.
- Provide recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.
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Business Partnering
- Collaborate with department leaders, budget holders, and key stakeholders.
- Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions where appropriate.
- Promote financial accountability and informed decision-making.
- Translate financial data into business-focused insights.
- Support operational leaders in achieving financial objectives.
Cash Flow & Performance Management
- Assist in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Monitor financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Support cost management and profitability optimization efforts.
- Contribute to sustainable financial growth strategies.
Risk Assessment & Strategic Support
- Identify short-term and long-term financial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare financial sustainability and viability assessments.
- Support strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.
- Analyze market, operational, and financial factors influencing business performance.
- Provide insight into potential business impacts and mitigation strategies.
Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Ensure financial records, documentation, and systems remain accurate and audit-ready.
- Support compliance with financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
- Maintain data integrity across financial systems and reporting processes.
- Assist during audit reviews and financial inspections.
- Promote strong financial governance and internal controls.
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Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Related Discipline
Required Experience
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Corporate Finance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Strategic Finance
- Experience preparing financial models and business cases.
- Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting systems.
- Strong understanding of financial performance management and forecasting methodologies.
Professional Qualifications
- ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification (completed or actively pursuing).
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting & Forecasting Tools
- Financial Reporting Systems
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Statistical Analysis
- ERP and Financial Management Systems
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Confidence presenting financial insights to senior leadership.
Core Competencies
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Scenario Analysis
- Management Reporting
- Financial Performance Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Business Partnering
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Data Analytics
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Governance
- Decision Support
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