Financial Analyst

FP&A Analyst (12-Month Contract) | Hybrid | Basingstoke

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insight and influencing business decisions?

We're looking for an FP&A Analyst to join a high-performing finance team supporting a Northern European business hub. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys business partnering, forecasting, financial analysis, and driving continuous improvement through data, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the business.
• Develop and maintain forecast models, monitor accuracy, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Prepare month-end reporting and financial commentary.
• Partner with budget holders to understand spend, forecast accuracy, and business performance drivers.
• Support business cases, strategic projects, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR.
• Drive efficiencies through automation, AI tools, and improved reporting processes.

What We're Looking For

✅ 3+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or a related analytical role.

✅ Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

✅ Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.

✅ Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability.

✅ Experience working with stakeholders across multiple functions.

✅ Interest in automation, AI-enabled working, and continuous improvement.

✅ Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, VBA, Python, SAP, or SAC would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

• 12-month contract with potential extension.
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
• Opportunity to influence key business decisions within a dynamic international environment.
• Exposure to modern finance practices, automation initiatives, and AI-driven finance transformation.

If you're an analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, challenging assumptions, and finding smarter ways of working, I'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply directly or message me confidentially to discuss the opportunity.