FP&A Analyst

Overview A large services-based organisation in Leeds is seeking a driven and analytically minded FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, performance reporting, and commercial insight across the business. This role is ideal for a part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to step into a more strategic, forward‑looking finance position with strong exposure to senior stakeholders, Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. Key Responsibilities Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Support the annual budget, quarterly reforecasting, and long‑term planning cycles Consolidate financial inputs from multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency Assist with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision‑making Challenge assumptions and highlight risks, opportunities, and trends Performance Reporting & Insight Prepare monthly management reporting packs, including P&L, cashflow, KPIs, and variance analysis Investigate performance drivers and provide clear, concise commentary Track operational and commercial KPIs, identifying areas for improvement Support the month‑end process with analysis and insight rather than transactional work Business Partnering Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial support and challenge Translate financial data into meaningful insight for non‑finance stakeholders Support business cases, investment appraisals, and cost‑benefit analysis Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve financial understanding Process & Systems Improvement Enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and data quality Support automation and standardisation of FP&A processes Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function Assist with system upgrades or BI tool development (e.g., Power BI) Ad‑Hoc Analysis Provide analytical support for strategic projects, pricing reviews, and operational initiatives Prepare presentations and insight for senior leadership and board‑level reporting Candidate Profile Skills & Experience Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous Experience in a large, multi‑site or services‑based organisation is beneficial Comfortable working with large data sets and producing clear, insightful analysis Behaviours & Attributes Curious, proactive, and commercially aware Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving capability Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving business Qualifications Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Strong academic background We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. xwzovoh We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.