FP&A Analyst - Python/Data Modelling/Coding focus

We are looking for a systems thinker and a problem solver. You might have a background in data modelling, engineering, or research, or maybe you’re a finance professional who has experience answering analytical problems using Python. As a team we are responsible for performance reporting, senior stakeholder engagement and insight-focused analysis of our portfolio. The role adds significant value to Finance’s partnership with other areas of the business, supporting senior business partners in producing compelling analysis shared with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering regular reporting requirements
• Insightful analysis
• Process enhancement
• Partnership with stakeholder teams across the UK and US

What you’ll be doing:

• Synthesising and simplifying financial and non-financial data
• Supporting impactful pieces of analysis that drive finance and wider business insights
• Contributing to ad hoc requests from leadership

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing reporting to facilitate monitoring and communication of performance against targets or to support review of outlooks (i.e. forecasts) and budgets
• Ensure all month end activity is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Streamlining processes by finding automation wins or easier ways of doing things
• Driving forward process enhancement‑related activities for the benefit of the department
• Working with team members to contribute to monthly financials review (MFR) meetings, Annual Budgets, and/or other reporting requirements

How you’ll be doing it:

• Competent use of all systems and applications relevant to the required outputs of the role (e.g. OneStream, Snowflake, Workday, GSuite, Microsoft Office)
• Leveraging large datasets and bringing together different sources of data to bring insights to the business
• Investigating new technologies and tools and supporting process improvement workstreams
• Pushing the envelope of our capabilities via new data and automation
• Collaborating across finance teams to support delivery of impactful analysis to key stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

• Strong analytical skills e.g. overall story, accuracy, spotting errors and asking the right questions
• Strong technical skills (e.g. familiarity with python, sql, some coding language experience etc) a major plus!
• Functional knowledge of accounting principles (e.g. P&L, budgets & forecasting, month end processes etc)
• Communication – tailoring written and verbal comms as appropriate within and outside Finance
• Relationship building and stakeholder management with teams internal and external to Finance
• Ability to coordinate a complex set of inputs with different drivers, timelines and priorities and bring it together in a story
• Continuous improvement and change‑agility mindset

Location and Work Arrangements:

This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London office. Our hybrid working model offers you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, and so our typical office days are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we’re open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you:

• Role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• High performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season‑ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open‑plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head‑office has a fully‑serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, building diverse and inclusive teams. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

Recruitment & Support:

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.