Financial Planning Analyst

Company Overview (South West London):

My client delivers the most powerful and flexible financial and gaming platform solutions in the world. With decades of experience and a strong track record of innovation, we power the biggest names. We are on a mission to empower our partners with high-performance technology, real-time analytics, and robust financial insights—helping them make smarter, faster decisions.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded FP&A Senior Analyst to join our growing Finance team. This role is critical in driving financial performance through strategic planning, insightful analysis, and close business partnering. You’ll be a key player in integrating financial systems, automating reporting processes, and owning key financial models across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial modelling and forecasting for all spend categories across the business, including OPEX, CAPEX, and headcount.
• Partner with Business Operations and HR to actively manage workforce planning, headcount tracking, and related cost forecasting.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and scenario planning tools to support decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.
• Automate financial and operational reporting using Power BI, enabling self-serve insights and reducing manual work.
• Drive integration between financial systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring clean data flow and alignment between source systems and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Commercial, Product, Tech) to deliver impactful insights into business performance.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reports, including budget vs actuals analysis with variance commentary and recommendations
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Finance AI roadmap , including:
• Identifying areas where AI/ML can enhance forecasting accuracy, anomaly detection, or scenario modelling.
• Supporting pilot initiatives that test AI-driven tools (e.g., predictive analytics platforms, automated commentary generators).
• Collaborating with Business Intelligence, IT and Finance leadership to embed AI into financial workflows
• Support planning cycles: annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities across spend lines and business units and recommend actions to leadership.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or similar analytical roles.
• Strong financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Proven ability to work with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent Excel skills (including VBA).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident in working with non-finance stakeholders.
• High level of ownership and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience in the tech, SaaS, Data industries
• Hands-on experience with Power BI and a strong understanding of data visualization best practices.
• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working 2 days in office
• Private healthcare, pension, and other perks.
• Work with innovative products in a global company.
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment.