Your new company
Join a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector, where innovation and financial excellence drive business success. Based in Maidstone, this company offers a dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and professional development. They offer an excellent benefits package and hybrid working - 1 day a week in the office when you are up and running!
Key things they are looking for are enthusiasm, willingness to learn and excellent Excel skills.

Your new role
As an FP&A Analyst, you will support the Senior Financial Analyst and FP&A Manager in delivering high-quality financial planning and analysis across the Retail UK&I division. You'll play a key role in forecasting, budgeting, monthly reporting, and financial modelling, helping to drive strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.

What you will be doing:
Support forecasting, budgeting, and monthly financial reporting processes.
Produce key monthly reports to enhance understanding of divisional financial results.
Assist with month-end activities, planning cycles, and financial modelling.
Analyse large data sets to explain monthly and year-to-date variances.
Contribute to and manage assigned projects within the FP&A function.
Deliver accurate and timely monthly reports to Retail UK&I finance teams.
Identify and implement improvements to reporting and processes.

What you'll need to succeed
Part-qualified/Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Experience in management accounts and cost centre accounting. Strong financial analysis and budgeting experience.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, index match).
Ability to work with and summarise large, complex data sets.
Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams.
Proactive, organised, and results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Understanding of insurance principles is beneficial but not essential.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid working model with flexibility.
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team.
Career development and progression opportunities.

What you need to do now
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