FP&A Analyst

FP&A Senior Analyst (12 Month Maternity Cover)

West Manchester – Hybrid

£60,000 – £65,000 + benefits

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Forge Talent are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed business that has experienced significant growth in recent years, securing major national contracts and expanding its operations across the UK. Finance plays a central role in supporting this growth, providing insight, challenge and strategic guidance to the wider business.

Due to maternity leave, the business is now looking to appoint an FP&A Senior Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the FP&A function during a critical period of continued growth. This role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership, commercial teams and key financial decision-making.

The Role

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, the FP&A Senior Analyst will play an important role in supporting financial planning, modelling and performance analysis across the business. This is a hands-on and commercially focused role, working closely with operational and commercial teams to provide insight into financial performance and support strategic decision-making. You will also provide guidance and oversight to members of the FP&A analyst team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
• Maintain and develop the three-statement financial model
• Produce and enhance key stakeholder reporting including Board Packs, Lender Packs and Budget Packs
• Analyse contract profitability and margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Deliver scenario modelling and ad hoc analysis for senior stakeholders
• Support group leverage and covenant calculations
• Partner with commercial and business development teams to model new contracts and pipeline opportunities
• Analyse working capital performance and cash drivers
• Provide direction and support to FP&A analysts within the team

The Person

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
• Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting and business performance analysis
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into meaningful insights
• Confident working with senior stakeholders across finance and operations
• Naturally inquisitive, able to challenge assumptions and understand the story behind the numbers

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed organisation
• Strong exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
• Work within a high-performing FP&A team
• Gain experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment