FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst
Southwest London Hybrid Tuesday - Thursday office-based
Salary negotiable

Henderson Brown is partnering with the fastest-growing brands in the UK to recruit a talented FP&A professional. This position, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager, will provide accurate and timely forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support better decision-making and business growth.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to
• Act as a business partner to senior management and directors across various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, establishing trust and credibility.
• Assist with modeling, pricing, costing, and profitability analysis.
• Conduct business models and ROI analysis as required.
• Provide pricing input and support with variance analysis by analysing price mix and volume impact.
• Produce and distribute weekly/monthly operational reports such as sales and financial reports.
• Develop new reports to meet the changing needs of the business and stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting by developing a detailed working knowledge of systems.
• Extract and analyse data from finance and operational systems.
• Track spending in line with budgets, prepare relevant monthly accruals, and report on them.
• Handle some standard finance journals.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the commercial teams regarding actual spend, purchase orders, and spend trackers.
• Identify areas for process and reporting improvements, and coordinate and execute changes.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements across the company.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
Skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively within the finance team.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong business partnering experience with a proven ability to interact with senior management and influence outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to execute P&L analysis and maintain attention to detail without losing sight of the broader view.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, TM1, or Anaplan.
• Experience in the confectionery industry or manufacturing/FMCG sectors is advantageous.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Experience working within international organizations.
• Fluency in a second language, in addition to English, is desirable.

My client offers an extensive benefits package including a week away in the sun!
Please apply now for more information