FP&A Analyst

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a group of businesses in Bournemouth, Dorset, to hire an experienced FP&A Analyst to support financial planning and analysis across multiple business units. The successful candidate will deliver accurate insights, reporting, and forecasting to enable data-driven decisions and help achieve financial targets.
Initially this role will be responsible for one business unit, generating profits of £3-4m per year, although over time the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on a wider group remit if desired.

What will the FP&A Analyst role involve?

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and reforecasts across business units;
• Deliver monthly financial performance reports, including variance analysis against budget and prior year;
• Produce ad-hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making;
• Build and maintain financial models for planning and profitability analysis;
• Support automation and continuous improvement of reporting tools and dashboards;
• Provide month-end support including variance reviews and data validation.

Suitable Candidate for the FP&A Analyst vacancy:

• Previous experience in an FP&A or FBP role, ideally within medium to large organisations;
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, or commercial finance exposure preferred;
• Preferably qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or equivalent;
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Effective communicator able to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

Additional benefits and information for the FP&A Analyst role:

• One day remote working per week;
• Enhanced pension contributions;
• Bonus scheme.

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