FP&A Accountant

Reed Finance are currently assisting an established client in the Crawley area who are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their team on and initial 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity. Reporting to the Head of FP&A this role is integral to supporting the ongoing success of our FP&A function, focusing on improving our reporting, analytical, and forecasting capabilities to enhance business performance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop, enhance, and produce combined periodic KPI, cost, and revenue reports.
• Business partnering with key stakeholders to explain financials and guide informed decision-making.
• Collate and analyse statistical data to provide insights into business performance, influencing budget and forecast modelling.
• Analyse and explain the performance of specific business units.
• Manage annual budget setting and conduct monthly variance analysis.
• Conduct always-on forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities for the business.
• Support business case development for new initiatives as needed.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Head of FP&A or Senior Management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Full/Part qualified CIMA or ACCA.
• Strong system skills, including advanced Excel, with the ability to design and implement Excel tools.
• Understanding of Power BI or similar BI package is desirable.
• Experience with Oracle Financials is advantageous but not essential.
• A self-starter with strong initiative and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proactive in seeking value-adding opportunities with the ability to prioritise these tasks.
• Skilled communicator capable of developing effective interpersonal relationships.
• High levels of honesty, integrity, and an inquisitive mind with problem-solving capability and excellent attention to detail.

An exciting opportunity so don't delay apply now!