FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst

Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a broad FP&A role within a fast paced, international consumer goods business?

Do you enjoy turning financial data into meaningful commercial insight while influencing decision making across the wider business?

Can you build robust forecasts, improve reporting and support strategic growth through high quality financial analysis?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading consumer goods business on the search for an FP&A Analyst. This is a permanent role based in Tyne & Wear, with a minimum of 4 days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop rolling monthly forecasts across the business.
• Own the 13 week rolling cash flow forecast, providing meaningful insight into liquidity and working capital.
• Produce high quality financial analysis, management reporting and performance commentary to support business decisions.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to improve forecasting accuracy and business performance.
• Support treasury activities including cash management, FX transactions and funding reporting.
• Develop financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity reporting to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist with the ongoing development of ERP and business intelligence reporting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting and finance processes.
• Support pricing decisions, commercial reviews and ad hoc financial projects.

What are we looking for?

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or nearing qualification.
• Previous experience within FP&A, commercial finance, financial analysis or someone looking to make their first move from practice.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent Excel skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Good understanding of cash flow, treasury and working capital management.
• Experience using ERP systems, with exposure to D365 beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive, analytical and commercially minded, with a continuous improvement mindset.