Financial Planning Analyst

Junior Finance Analyst / FP&A / Post Graduate Role / Study Support – Progressive Career Plan and Salary Package/ Hybrid WorkingForge Talent are supporting a highly successful and fast-growing business in Lancashire with a newly created opportunity in their FP&A Team.Due to a recent promotion, they are now looking for a Junior Analyst to formalise their reporting process and drive commercial insight.This is a developmental position that can offer excellent exposure, a full study package and the opportunity to learn from an experienced team – An ideal environment to complete your qualifications and develop your commercial accounting experience.We are keen to speak with Accountancy and Finance Graduates with 12 months + relevant FP&A experience and a drive to maximise your career and complete ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA studies.Key Junior FP&A Analyst Responsibilities:The below duties will grow as the role progresses.Work with the wider FP&A Team to support the annual budget processAccurately and proactively update & maintain the 3-year forecastConduct variance analysis and summarise its impact on the business, reporting findings to the Senior FP&A Team.Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, maintaining the accuracy of PowerBi dashboards and other KPIs.Work closely with the Senior FP&A analysts to ensure the accuracy & integrity of systems & reporting.Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed to support business initiatives.Support continual improvement plans by identifying and suggesting ways to improve efficiencies.Work closely alongside the wider team to proactively identify opportunities to enhance learning and take on additional responsibilitiesJunior FP&A Analyst Required Skills and Experience: A degree in Accounting and Finance and proactively studying towards (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) qualifications. Applicants will ideally be part qualified.Passionate and motivated about pursuing and developing a career in Commercial Finance, with a proactiveness to become chartered.12 months experience in an FP&A, Analytical or Accounting position with hands on exposure of accounting principles (gained post University or in a placement year)Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with the wider Finance Team.Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills – PowerBI and SQL skills are highly advantageous.An inquisitive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.The ability to deliver results to strict timelines.The ability to work well within a cross-functional team and coach other members on FP&A processes.A desire and curiosity to improve existing processes and drive efficienciesWorking knowledge of FP&A and how it integrates with the wider business is preferable.A high degree of accuracy and attention to detailA proactive and self-starter mentality approachWorking knowledge of the Energy Industry is highly advantageous although not essential.If you match the profile above and are looking for a business environment that will drive your progression, We are very interested in speaking to you. Please contact Rosie at Forge Talent or submit your CV for review. Only applicants currently based locally to Lancashire can be considered.