At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial planning through data analysis, budgeting, and reporting across international entities.
- Company: Join a dynamic HQ Financial Planning team in a multinational environment.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month Fixed Term Contract with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising financial processes and supporting global budget owners.
- Qualifications: Degree in Finance or related field; 3 years' FP&A experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
How will you make an impact?
We are currently searching for an FP&A Analyst to join our HQ Financial Planning team on a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract.
You will contribute to the success of the FP&A team in two different dimensions utilizing your all‑round financial skills:
- Financial Systems & Reporting
- Periodic monitoring of data interfaces between financial systems to ensure financial report consistency and completeness.
- Investigate interface failures and data mismatches, perform root‑cause analysis and drive resolution with IT / finance teams.
- Automate processes / reconciliations and maintain documentation for knowledge transfer.
- Support other finance projects when required.
- Cost Management & Budgeting
- Proactively interact with budget owners across 6 international entities to understand their needs and support their financials with best practice.
- Perform monthly follow‑up and variance analysis to ensure budget is respected.
- Reporting, accruals and reconciliations on key KPIs vs budget.
- Develop cost estimations for submission to Group’s budget / forecast cycles.
Qualifications
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in FP&A / financial control within a multinational or multi‑entity environment.
- Structured problem‑solver who communicates effectively with stakeholders.
- Advanced skills in Excel (complex modelling, pivot tables) and BI tools (Metabase, Tableau or similar).
- Hands‑on experience supporting financial systems and interfaces (e. g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Anaplan or similar applications).
- Strong commercial / business acumen.
This role is part of a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract with the HQ Financial Planning team.
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FP&A Analyst employer: Watchfinder
Watchfinder is an exceptional employer located in West Malling, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a competitive package and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for finance professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their field.
