Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (FP&A)

Finance Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days remote) TechNET IT has partnered with a prestigious global professional membership body, shaping the built and natural environment sector worldwide, to recruit an experienced Finance Analyst for their Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This is a highly visible role with strong business partnering elements, offering fantastic exposure across senior stakeholders up to Exec level, within a collaborative and evolving Finance function. Although initially offered as a 12-month FTC (maternity cover), there is genuine potential for longer-term opportunities, as Finance is going through positive change and restructuring. 60% business partnering & stakeholder reporting ☑️ 40% month-end, FP&A cycles & data analysis You’ll support the creation of monthly P&L positions, lead the reporting and presentation of financial results to key stakeholders, and partner with budget owners and Execs to explain performance, variances, and future trends. Act as a trusted business partner, helping non-finance audiences understand financial drivers and performance trends. Support month-end close processes, including preparing journals, validating entries, analysing data, and contributing to final P&L positions (working closely with the Financial Accounting team post day 4 close). Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles. Drive continuous improvement of reporting, with a current transition towards enhanced Power BI-based reporting. Work with Microsoft D365 (core ledger system) and Excel for data extraction, manipulation, and reporting. Experienced FP&A Analyst or Finance Analyst with prior exposure to full month-end cycles, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Strong business partnering experience — able to tell the story behind the numbers, not just analyse data. Strong Excel skills (essential); Power BI experience highly desirable (transition to Power BI reporting underway). Familiarity with Microsoft D365 an advantage. Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; ideally studying or part-qualified CIMA / ACCA. Working Environment & Culture Hybrid working: 3 days in Birmingham office (anchor days: Monday & Thursday; 3rd day flexible). Supportive, down-to-earth Finance team with strong respect for work/life balance (35-hour week, no culture of long hours). Exposure to strategic Finance conversations with senior leadership. Potential for permanent opportunities due to upcoming team restructuring.