FP&A Analyst - News

CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing/Permanent

LOCATION: Cardiff or London

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £55,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Purpose of the Role

Join the BBC Finance team within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function to play a pivotal role in shaping financial planning and analysis across the organization. As an FP&A Analyst, you’ll prepare robust short-to-mid-term divisional budgets and forecasts, partnering with Finance teams to deliver meaningful insights that drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Why Join the Team

You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance function that values innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, work closely with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that enhance financial performance across the BBC.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Partner with budget holders and Finance teams to provide business advice that supports performance and decision‑making.
• Identify risks and opportunities within your business area promptly.
• Prepare divisional forecasts and budgets using data‑driven insights.
• Oversee self‑serve budget/forecast activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliver insightful commentary and variance analysis for stakeholders.
• Act as lead contact for divisional EFT analysis and finance‑related queries.
• Support collaboration across Finance functions and prepare management reporting packs.
• Assist with corporate information requests and submissions.
• Mentor and support FP&A Associate Analysts as needed.

Your Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Professional accounting accreditation (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong FP&A experience with commercial acumen.
• Analytical mindset with ability to challenge and interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
• Ability to collaborate across Finance and non‑Finance teams.
• Experience in identifying process improvements and driving automation.
• Experience in business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Here you will benefit from:

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss.