Financial Planning Analyst

Job DescriptionFP&A AnalystSouthwest London Hybrid Tuesday - Thursday office-basedSalary negotiableHenderson Brown is partnering with one of the fastest growing brands in the UK to recruit a talented FP&A professional. This position, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager, will provide accurate and timely forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support better decision-making and business growth.Key Responsibilities but not limited toAct as a business partner to senior management and directors across various departments including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, establishing trust and credibility.Assist with modelling, pricing, costing, and profitability analysis.Conduct business models and ROI analysis as required.Provide pricing input and support with variance analysis by analysing price mix and volume impact.Produce and distribute weekly/monthly operational reports such as sales and financial reports.Develop new reports to meet the changing needs of the business and stakeholders.Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting by developing a detailed working knowledge of systems.Extract and analyse data from finance and operational systems.Track spending in line with budgets, prepare relevant monthly accruals, and report on them.Handle some standard finance journals.Serve as the main point of contact for the commercial teams regarding actual spend, purchase orders, and spend trackers.Identify areas for process and reporting improvements, and coordinate and execute changes.Drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements across the company.Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively within the finance team.Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.Strong business partnering experience with a proven ability to interact with senior management and influence outcomes.Strong analytical skills with the ability to execute P&L analysis and maintain attention to detail without losing sight of the broader view.Proactive, self-starter attitude.Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI is a plus.Qualifications & ExperiencePrevious experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, TM1, or Anaplan.Experience in the confectionery industry or manufacturing/FMCG sectors is advantageous.Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).Experience working within international organizations.Fluency in a second language, in addition to English, is desirable.My client offers an extensive benefits package including a week away in the sun !Please apply now for more information