At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance teams with insightful analysis and reporting to drive business decisions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking finance team in a dynamic organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and a generous pension contribution.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact by translating complex data into clear insights for stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Part qualified or newly qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About the Role
Working in the Group Finance team, the Finance Analyst adds significant value to the Group FP&A team and partners with other areas of the business. The analyst will support senior business partners and planning managers in producing compelling analysis that is shared with key stakeholders. The role is responsible for delivering regular reporting requirements, insightful analysis, process enhancement and partnership with stakeholder teams both within Finance and the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Finance Business Partners by delivering clear financial insights and actionable analysis
- Translate complex financial data into concise, business‑friendly commentary for both finance and non‑finance stakeholders
- Monitor performance against budget and forecast, highlighting variances and supporting corrective actions
- Contribute to forecasting and budgeting cycles, including preparation of monthly forecasts and annual plans
- Support variable compensation processes, including accruals, deferred share tracking and fund analysis
- Maintain and enhance financial models, templates and planning tools to support decision‑making and investment analysis
- Produce regular reporting packs with insightful performance commentary and key financial metrics
- Collaborate with Group FP&A on forecasting, budgeting and long‑range planning, ensuring alignment with group standards
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency and strong financial controls across reporting and consolidation processes
- Identify risks, opportunities and trends, while driving continuous improvement in reporting efficiency, data quality and forecasting accuracy
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Part qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or equivalent (essential)
- Experience in FP&A or analytical finance roles (essential)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to present information clearly and simply (essential)
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems (e.g. Power BI, Oracle, Anaplan) (essential)
- Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes
- Confidence working with stakeholders and building collaborative relationships
- A proactive approach to improving processes and supporting team delivery
Benefits
When you join us you will receive:
- 40 days’ annual leave
- 16% employer pension contribution
- Discretionary performance‑based bonus (where applicable)
- Private healthcare
- Gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal
We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Finance Analyst - FP&A in Edinburgh employer: abrdn plc
As a Finance Analyst in our Group Finance team, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and collaboration. With generous benefits such as 40 days of annual leave, a substantial pension contribution, and opportunities for professional development, we foster a culture of meritocracy and transparency. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive workplace that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking.
