FP&A Analyst - Hybrid

“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy are the noise before defeat.”  Sun Tzu.

Sheridan Maine is advertising on behalf of a respected professional services organisation to recruit an FP&A Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled finance professional to join a dynamic FP&A team, delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and insights to support strategic decision-making and business performance.

This hybrid role offers flexibility to work both remotely and in-office while providing exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives across the business.

Key responsibilities of the FP&A Analyst include: Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and reports.
• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends, providing actionable insights.
• Assist in the preparation of rolling forecasts and long-range plans aligned to business strategy.
• Evaluate business cases, capital projects, and strategic investments for financial viability.

Reporting & Business Support:

• Produce financial dashboards and reports tailored to senior leadership and department heads.
• Provide commentary and insights on business unit performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with department heads to understand performance drivers and ensure accurate reporting.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling as requested by senior management.

Revenue & Cost Analysis:

• Monitor revenue performance across client segments and service lines.
• Analyse cost structures and variances to identify areas for efficiency improvement.
• Support pricing, profitability, and margin analysis initiatives.
• Collaborate with billing, accounting, and operations teams to ensure revenue accuracy and timely recognition.

Process Improvement & Controls:

• Support continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting tools, and data quality.
• Assist in the implementation of financial systems enhancements and automation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Participate in audits and regulatory reporting processes as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a finance business partner to assigned business units, providing insight and recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations, and departmental teams to drive collaboration.

The successful FP&A Analyst will have:

• Proven experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or management accounting.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Adaptive Insights, or similar.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of professional services or the legal sector is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary: £70,000 per annum.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive, supportive, and high-performance work culture.
• Employee benefits package, including pension, wellbeing initiatives, and discounts.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.