Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Forge Talent are currently with a Market Leading Technology based in Manchester City Centre who are looking to hire an experienced Interim FP&A Analyst. The role will be for 12 months initially with potential to get extended. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this role is looking to start asap and is based on a hybrid working model.

• Accountable for the preparation, review, and enhancement of core business reporting.
• Produce timely and accurate key financial reports.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, providing clear explanations of trends, variances, and performance outcomes.
• Analyse critical financial metrics, including margin performance, and broader KPIs.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimisation of financial models to support decision-making
• Build and maintain robust databases to capture and analyse KPIs
• Review the existing model suite, identifying opportunities for automation, standardisation, and efficiency improvements.
• Support strategic financial planning and performance management processes
• Participate in monthly forecasting meetings with business units, preparing insightful analysis for Board review to monitor financial performance and outcomes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills required for financial modelling.
• Experience in a similar commercial finance role.
• Qualified/Nearly Qualified Accountant.
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and take initiative.
• Team player.
• Ability to present information.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills – a problem solver, who can understand and communicate complex issues.

Salary and benefits

The FP&A Analyst role is paying up to £60,000 for the right candidate