FP & A Accountant in Birmingham

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months - 35 hours a week

Location: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) - typically 2 days in the office per week

Closing Date: 2/10/2026

Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan

Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals-GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers - secure their financial future. Today, we are proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you are looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more about who we are: careers.wesleyan.co.uk

Make a Difference in the Financial Planning and Analysis team.

This is an exciting time to join the Wesleyan team within their transformation arm, for an initial 12-month fixed term contract as an FP & A Accountant. Within this role you will support financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting across the Wesleyan Group. Working closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders, you will provide valuable insights that support decision-making, drive business performance, and contribute to the delivery of the Group's strategic objectives.

Your Impact

• You will own the month-end reporting process, taking accountability for the accuracy of the Profit & Loss account, Balance Sheet, reconciliations, and performance reporting.
• You will deliver high-quality management information, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities, providing meaningful financial insights to support business decision-making.
• You will analyse financial and operational performance, challenging variances, identifying trends, and supporting the development and execution of financial plans across business areas.
• You will produce and present financial and KPI reporting for senior stakeholders, building strong relationships across the business to provide commercial and accounting expertise.
• You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial controls, governance requirements, and audit processes, while maintaining accurate documentation and managing operational risk.
• You will drive continuous improvement initiatives across Finance by enhancing reporting, streamlining processes, improving efficiencies, and promoting best practice throughout the organisation.

What You'll Bring

• Fully qualified accountant or working towards the qualification with only a few exams to take before qualifying.
• The ability to write and communicate board level papers.
• Excellent customer service in dealing with internal and external customer queries;
• Excellent problem solving and business analysis skills.
• Ability and motivation to deliver tasks under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word.
• An organised and flexible approach to work.

Benefits That Work for You

We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here's what you can expect:

• Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.
• 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) - rising to 30 days with service.
• Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme - matched plus 2% (up to 10%).
• Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).
• Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter - to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials.
• Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.

Discover the full range of benefits: https://careers.wesleyan.co.uk/

Why Wesleyan?

We are building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn't just a policy - it's part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We are proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we are open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're here to support you.

What to Know Before Applying

• Right to Work: We're unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you'll need the legal right to live and work in the UK.
• Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications - apply early to avoid disappointment.

Ready to Shape Your Future?