Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an FP&A professional to join a leading organisation within the banking and financial services sector.
We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in financial planning, performance management and business partnering, supporting senior stakeholders across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a strategic, business-facing FP&A role within a dynamic financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor departmental budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
- Support annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes.
- Conduct monthly variance analysis, providing insightful financial commentary.
- Business partner with departmental budget holders to manage costs and optimise resource allocation.
- Prepare financial analysis, management information and reports for senior management and the Board.
- Support cost allocation methodologies, productivity analysis and financial modelling.
- Monitor operating expenditure (OPEX), staff costs and departmental spending.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and operational efficiency.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in FP&A, financial planning, cost management or finance business partnering, ideally within banking or financial services.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.
- Excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience managing OPEX, staff costs and departmental budgets.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent relevant financial experience.
- A commercially focused mindset with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the banking and financial services sector in a commercially focused FP&A position, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to key financial and strategic decisions.
If you are an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your FP&A career, we would love to hear from you.