The Group FP&A Analyst will provide accurate and timely management information, support budgeting, and deliver value-add analysis. Responsibilities include developing KPIs, tracking industry trends, improving forecasting models, and supporting business decisions.This full-time role, based in London, offers career development opportunities and performance-based bonuses.
Group FP&A Analyst – Job Description
Location: London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: FP&A Manager
Department: Finance
About the Role
The Group FP&A Analyst will play a key role in delivering financial insight and strategic analysis to support decision-making across the business. The role involves analyzing financial performance, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing value-add analysis to help drive business strategy. This position requires a proactive and analytical individual who can work independently while collaborating with stakeholders across different teams.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Reporting
- Assist in the annual budgeting and long-term planning process.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making.
- Maintain a rolling forecast model, providing updated financial outlooks at various time horizons.
- Deliver timely and accurate management information to support business performance evaluation.
Analysis & Business Insight
- Provide commercial support, analysis, and insight across the business to assist in decision-making.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance across departments.
- Conduct critical reviews of financial results and present findings to senior management.
- Analyze industry trends, competitor performance, and market conditions to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support scenario modeling and strategic projects to evaluate business initiatives.
Process Improvement & Systems Development
- Continuously improve financial processes, reporting systems, and analytical tools to enhance data quality.
- Assist with the implementation and optimization of financial systems, including Oracle Netsuite and NSPB.
- Leverage technology, including ERP systems and reporting platforms (Power BI/Tableau), to enhance reporting efficiency and automation.
Collaboration & Business Partnering
- Work closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic objectives.
- Partner with Media, Racing, and central teams to improve performance through financial analysis and reporting.
- Support senior leadership with financial presentations, reports, and ad hoc analysis.
Skills & Experience Required
- Professional finance qualification (completed or in progress), such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
- Proven experience in a similar FP&A or finance analyst role.
- Strong financial modeling skills, with proficiency in Excel (VBA and macros experience is a plus).
- Previous experience with ERP systems (such as Exchequer, Oracle Netsuite) and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.
- Highly analytical with a strong commercial mindset and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data effectively.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Performance-based discretionary bonus schemes.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Internal development programs and study support for professional qualifications.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with tenure.
- Access to exclusive industry events and networking opportunities.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their FP&A expertise in a dynamic and fast-moving industry.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
