Junior FP&A Analyst in London

Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week from home)

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 + stock options + benefits

Contract: Full-time

About The Role

This is an entry‐level opportunity for a highly motivated and numerate individual to launch their career in finance. As a Junior FP&A Analyst, you will provide essential foundational support to the wider Financial Planning & Analysis team. You will help a high‐growth business with financial forecasting, assist with data management, and prepare reports that inform strategic decision‐making across the business. You will report directly to the Head of FP&A, providing you with excellent visibility and mentorship from a senior finance leader. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of the data that drives our analysis.

What this role looks like in practice

The Junior FP&A Analyst will focus primarily on supporting the team with data preparation, input, and report generation, offering a strong platform for developing full FP&A competencies.

• Data Management & Reporting Support

• Assist in the collection, organisation, and validation of financial and operational data from various internal systems.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and KPI dashboards by gathering required data points and ensuring accuracy.
• Perform data entry tasks related to budgeting and forecasting models under supervision.

• Conduct basic variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) by compiling the necessary comparison data.
• Produce summary charts, graphs, and schedules for inclusion in management presentations.
• Run standard reports from financial software and systems as requested by the team.

• Document and maintain financial data procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Assist with system updates and data integrity checks across finance tools.
• Learn how to use and navigate financial reporting systems and BI tools.

What we're looking for

• A recent Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a highly quantitative field.
• 0‐3 years of professional experience; internships in a relevant finance/data role are beneficial.
• Strong analytical thinking and structure: exceptional numerical and analytical aptitude with attention to detail and ability to resolve data inconsistencies.
• Financial modelling capability: highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, comfortable with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and INDEX‐MATCH formulas.
• Commercial judgement: look beyond the numbers and apply the current business context, goals and growth levers to analysis, insights and recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coordinating confidently with internal teams outside the finance function.
• Ownership and drive: evidence of self‐directed problem‐solving, demonstrated tenacity, proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn fundamentals of financial planning.
• Experience with Python, SQL, data tools, FP&A software and AI solutions is highly beneficial.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum.
• 25 days of annual leave that increases with tenure + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Additional benefits including a termly social budget, private health insurance, cycle‐to‐work scheme, electric‐car scheme and life insurance.
• Direct mentorship from the Head of FP&A and exposure to the strategic side of the business, laying the groundwork for a fast‐track career in FP&A.
• Join one of Europe’s fastest‐growing start‐ups as we scale towards Series C, providing extensive career growth opportunities.