FP&A Analyst

Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by Harper May Ltd

£45,000 - £50,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

A growing consultancy group is seeking an FP&A Analyst to strengthen financial planning, performance insight, and strategic decision support across the business. With a project-led revenue model and multiple service lines, the organisation requires clear forecasting, margin visibility, and data-driven analysis to support continued growth.

This is a commercially focused role offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders and business leaders.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the FP&A Analyst will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the group. The position sits at the centre of financial decision-making, supporting leadership with forward-looking insight rather than purely historic reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead monthly forecasting and support the annual budgeting process

  • Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning

  • Analyse revenue performance across projects, clients, and service lines

  • Monitor utilisation, fee income, and margin performance

  • Provide detailed variance analysis with clear commercial commentary

  • Support scenario modelling for growth initiatives and investment decisions

  • Produce Board-level reporting packs and performance dashboards

  • Partner with operational leads to improve financial visibility and planning accuracy

Candidate Profile
  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or part-qualified

  • Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or financial analysis

  • Exposure to consultancy, professional services, or project-based environments preferred

  • Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel capability

  • Commercially aware with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders

  • Analytical, detail-focused, and comfortable working to tight deadlines