Junior FP&A Analyst

Overview

Recruitment Expert – Legal & Professional Services, Commercial Finance, Financial Control, Business Partnering & Pricing. Junior FP&A Analyst | Fast-Growth VC-Backed Media Group | Hybrid: 1–2 days per week in Central London | Up to £45,000 + Study Support

An established, high-growth VC-backed media business is seeking a motivated Junior FP&A Analyst to join their expanding finance team. This newly created position offers a rare opportunity to establish an FP&A function, gaining hands-on exposure to financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. This is an excellent career step for a finance graduate or part-qualified accountant looking to build a long-term career in FP&A within a dynamic, scaling environment.

This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-looking company at an exciting stage of growth, offering clear career progression, exposure to senior stakeholders, and study support towards your qualification.

Important: Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning cycles – Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and re-forecasts in partnership with key business stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Deliver insightful analysis – Produce variance analysis and performance reporting to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Enhance reporting processes – Help develop new reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making across the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders – Work closely with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insights that support strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements – Contribute ideas and solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy in FP&A processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic background – Finance-related degree and/or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Analytical mindset – Strong problem-solving ability with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Tech and data affinity – Comfortable using Excel and Power BI / Tableau (or other BI software), with an interest in learning new tools and techniques.
• Collaborative approach – Clear communicator who enjoys working across teams and building relationships.
• Growth potential – Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to develop skills within a scaling, change-driven environment.

Additional information

This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-looking company at an exciting stage of growth, offering clear career progression, exposure to senior stakeholders, and study support towards your qualification.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Professional Services

Ref: BHJOB3543_6018