FP&A Analyst

• FP&A Analyst
• Oxford Nanopore Technologies
• Hybrid, Oxford, UK

At Oxford Nanopore Technologies, we’re redefining what’s possible in genomics.

Our pioneering nanopore sequencing technology enables the real‑time analysis of DNA and RNA, from portable devices that fit in your pocket to population‑scale sequencing platforms.

Our ambition is bold

to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere.

We’re looking for a

FP&A Analyst to join our growing Finance team in Oxford.

• Role
• Reporting to the

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis , the Finance Analyst will support the delivery of financial planning, reporting, and analysis across the business.

This role will work closely with Finance Business Partners and senior finance leaders to provide meaningful management information, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and drive improvements to reporting processes and business procedures.

• What You’ll Be Doing
• Reporting
• Support the production of accurate and timely management information for senior Finance leaders and the wider business.
• Prepare monthly reports for FP&A and Commercial Finance Business Partners.
• Assist with month‑end reporting, including analysis and commentary on business performance.
• Support revenue and margin reporting across products, customers, regions, and end markets.
• Help maintain and improve reporting structures and account tagging.
• Drive process improvements and reporting automation to reduce manual effort.
• Financial Analysis
• Analyse financial performance, identifying key trends and explaining variances against budget and forecast.
• Provide insightful analysis to support decision‑making across the business.
• Undertake ad hoc analysis and reporting for the Director of FP&A, VP of Finance, Head of Finance Business Partnering, and CFO.
• Planning & Forecasting
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Maintain and update financial models covering revenue, operating expenses, and headcount.
• Consolidate planning submissions from Finance teams and validate assumptions.
• Partner with HR to support recruitment tracking and budget management.
• Analyse variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts to support business review meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
• Part‑qualified or currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience in a finance, accounting, FP&A, or commercial finance environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong Excel and numerical analysis skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Exposure to Power BI or other BI/reporting tools.
• Experience working within a fast‑paced commercial or technology‑led organisation.

Why Join Oxford Nanopore?

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at Oxford Science Park, with offices and commercial operations across Europe, the US, and APAC.

Our teams bring together expertise across science, engineering, software, manufacturing, and commercial disciplines, all focused on advancing access to biological information.

Join us and help shape the future of genomics while developing your career in a company driven by innovation, collaboration, and impact.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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