Financial Planning Analyst

Finance Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location:Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days remote) Salary:£40,000 + benefits Hours:35 hours per week Industry:Professional Membership Body / Built EnvironmentTechNET IT has partnered with a prestigious global professional membership body, shaping the built and natural environment sector worldwide, to recruit an experienced Finance Analyst for their Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.This is a highly visible role with strong business partnering elements, offering fantastic exposure across senior stakeholders up to Exec level, within a collaborative and evolving Finance function. Although initially offered as a 12-month FTC (maternity cover), there is genuine potential for longer-term opportunities, as Finance is going through positive change and restructuring.Role Overview In this role you will split your time across: ☑️60% business partnering & stakeholder reporting ☑️40% month-end, FP&A cycles & data analysis You’ll support the creation of monthly P&L positions, lead the reporting and presentation of financial results to key stakeholders, and partner with budget owners and Execs to explain performance, variances, and future trends.Key Responsibilities Prepare and deliver clear, insightful monthly reporting packs for c. 12–13 key stakeholders, ranging from budget owners (Heads of) to Executive Board members. Present and explain variances confidently in stakeholder meetings (approx. 2-slide summaries per stakeholder area). Act as a trusted business partner, helping non-finance audiences understand financial drivers and performance trends. Support month-end close processes, including preparing journals, validating entries, analysing data, and contributing to final P&L positions (working closely with the Financial Accounting team post day 4 close). Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles. Drive continuous improvement of reporting, with a current transition towards enhanced Power BI-based reporting. Work with Microsoft D365 (core ledger system) and Excel for data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.Ideal Candidate Profile Experienced FP&A Analyst or Finance Analyst with prior exposure to full month-end cycles, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Strong business partnering experience — able to tell the story behind the numbers, not just analyse data. Confident communicator — comfortable presenting to budget owners and Execs in Teams meetings. Strong Excel skills (essential); Power BI experience highly desirable (transition to Power BI reporting underway). Familiarity with Microsoft D365 an advantage. Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; ideally studying or part-qualified CIMA / ACCA. Pragmatic, collaborative, and adaptable — this is a global organisation but not a highly complex matrix; FP&A needs strong attention to detail and hands-on approach.Working Environment & Culture Hybrid working: 3 days in Birmingham office (anchor days: Monday & Thursday; 3rd day flexible). Supportive, down-to-earth Finance team with strong respect for work/life balance (35-hour week, no culture of long hours). Exposure to strategic Finance conversations with senior leadership. Potential for permanent opportunities due to upcoming team restructuring.