Senior FP&A Analyst

Equifind has been engaged by a UK banking group for the recruitment of a Senior FP&A Analyst to be based at their office in the City of London.

Following a standout year in 2023, the business continues to build on its success by addressing the growing need to optimise data and financial analysis effectively. In line with this objective, the company is recruiting for a new Senior FP&A Analyst. This key role, reporting directly to the FP&A Director, offers an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled professional to drive significant positive change.

The addition of this role underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging financial insights to maintain its competitive edge and support sustained growth. By focusing on data-driven strategies, the new Senior FP&A Analyst will contribute to the company's continued success and its goal of achieving higher levels of operational excellence and profitability.

Key Duties of the Role:

• Responsible for the production of the budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis including the continuous improvement of the existing budget and reporting system and models.
• Manage cashflow and capital forecasting.
• Enhance reporting quality, insights and automation.
• Partner with divisional management and business analysts, to deliver insightful analysis to the wider business.
• Represent the FP&A team at the divisional business management committee meetings.
• Review daily dashboard and weekly management reports.
• Preparation of Monthly ALCO reporting Packs.
• Support implementation of a new financial planning system, ensuring successful delivery and use to improve the quality, rigour and speed of our analysis.
• Provide cover for other Management Accountants and the FP&A Manager.
• Supervision of the FP&A Analyst.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Chartered accountant with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a banking or financial services institution.
• Previous experience of working within FP&A or commercial finance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build financial models.
• Great communication skills and the ability to speak finance to non-finance personnel.
• Exceptional commercial awareness.

Compensation:

• Base salary of £70-80,000.
• Annual bonus, commensurate with company and individual performance.
• 26 days annual leave.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Childcare Vouchers.
• Bupa cover for employee and family.
• Permanent Health Insurance.