FP&A Analyst

Great financial analysis helps businesses make better decisions.

If you're someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight, building financial models and working closely with operational teams to influence business performance, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

We are looking for a commercially minded FP&A Analyst to join a growing business based in Wrexham. This is a highly visible role where you will work alongside Finance and senior stakeholders, providing valuable financial analysis, forecasting and business insight that helps drive strategic and operational decisions.

You will become a trusted business partner, supporting long term planning while identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and overall business performance.

What you will be doing

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will work across multiple departments, helping leaders understand business performance through accurate reporting and meaningful financial analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing weekly and monthly financial performance reports
• Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Developing financial models to support strategic decision making
• Carrying out variance analysis against budgets, forecasts and previous performance
• Monitoring financial and operational KPI performance
• Supporting profitability analysis across products, departments and customers
• Assisting with annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Preparing financial projections to support business growth and investment
• Supporting business cases and capital investment appraisals
• Providing financial insight and recommendations to senior management
• Developing management reports and KPI dashboards
• Monitoring working capital performance
• Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Production and Supply Chain teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial reporting and automate reporting processes
• Supporting ERP reporting improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with internal and external audits while maintaining strong financial controls

What we are looking for

We are keen to hear from experienced FP&A Analysts, Financial Analysts or Commercial Finance Analysts who enjoy working with data and influencing business decisions through financial insight.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an FP&A Analyst, Financial Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst or similar
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts and financial plans
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Experience analysing large data sets
• Experience producing management reports and KPI dashboards
• A strong understanding of accounting principles
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems
• Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non finance stakeholders
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or equivalent experience

What is on offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £55,000
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• On site parking
• Ongoing professional development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Early finish every Friday (please note this is a fully office based role)

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where finance plays an important role in shaping future success. You will work with experienced leaders across the organisation, influence key business decisions and have the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are looking for an FP&A Analyst role where your analysis can genuinely influence business performance and support future growth, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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