FP&A Analyst

Inizio is a global partner with over 10,500 experts operating in more than 50 countries. We support health and life science companies by turning science into strategy and executing across the product and patient journey.

Role Overview

The FP&A Analyst plays a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting and commercial insight across the division. Working closely with the Senior Divisional FP&A Manager, Senior FP&A Analysts, Finance Directors and Senior Finance Business Partners, you will support key planning activities, develop sophisticated financial models and provide insightful analysis that supports strategic decision‑making.

As a trusted finance partner, you will challenge assumptions, improve forecasting accuracy and influence business decisions through meaningful financial insight. You will also support the continual enhancement of planning processes, reporting capabilities and financial governance while coaching less experienced team members and acting as a subject matter expert across FP&A activities.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long‑range planning activities.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models.
• Support consolidation of planning assumptions and forecast submissions.
• Assist with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Prepare management reports, executive dashboards and reporting packs.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year.
• Analyse revenue, profitability, utilisation and cost performance.
• Identify financial trends, risks and opportunities.

Business Insight & Decision Support

• Translate financial data into actionable business insight.
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation and performance improvement.
• Maintain planning data integrity and reporting consistency.
• Contribute to improvements in forecasting, reporting methodologies and planning processes.
• Support adoption of reporting tools and analytical best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration or related discipline preferable.
• 2+ years of experience in an analytical finance role, either in practise or in industry.
• Experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting or business performance analysis.
• Experience in professional services, consulting or project‑based environments is advantageous.

Financial Planning & Analytical Expertise

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting platforms; Power BI or Tableau experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting and management reporting.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Ability to analyse forecast variances, profitability, planning assumptions and business performance.
• Experience building scenarios and recommending improvements to planning accuracy.
• Strong analytical thinking and continuous improvement mindset.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and work collaboratively with finance and business stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships that support planning and reporting activities.

Performance, Impact & Ways of Working

• Support monthly P&L activities, including review and analysis of revenue, costs, accruals and other key financial movements to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Perform and support financial reconciliations across reporting systems and data sources, investigating and resolving variances to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and focused on delivering meaningful financial insight.

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change‑makers. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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