Senior Financial Analyst

Are you an FP&A professional who enjoys being close to the detail, working with large datasets and turning complex financial information into clear commercial insight?A major international multi-site FMCG operator is looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join its London-based Group Finance team.Operating across a large, multi-site international footprint, this is a complex and fast-moving business with a broad portfolio of customer-facing outlets. The role sits at the heart of Group FP&A, working closely with divisional and country finance teams to support reporting, planning, forecasting and senior decision-making.This is a good opportunity for someone who wants genuine exposure to Group-level reporting and senior stakeholders, while joining at a time of change. The business is implementing a new consolidation tool, creating plenty of opportunity to improve reporting, data flows and finance processes.What will you be doing?Owning monthly flash reporting and supporting monthly period and board reportingProducing variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunitiesManaging sales, weekly trading and cash flow reportingSupporting group budgeting and rolling forecasting cycles, reviewing submissions and challenging assumptionsBusiness partnering group, divisional and country finance teams to turn data into clear commercial insightDelivering ad hoc analysis, commentary and recommendations for senior finance stakeholdersSupporting reporting-system improvements, including a new consolidation platform implementationImproving reporting processes, data integrity and controls while reducing manual effortWhat would we love to see from you?ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified OR nearly qualified or actively studying towards qualificationStrong FP&A grounding across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysisExperience in a complex, multi-site, international or consumer-facing environmentStrong Excel and financial modelling skills, with confidence handling large datasetsGood understanding of P&L, cash flow, sales and operational performanceGroup, consolidation or multi-entity reporting exposure beneficial, but not essentialConfident communicator, able to challenge assumptions and translate analysis into clear stakeholder insightAccurate, proactive and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environmentSalary: £50,000 to £65,000 + bonus up to 20% + study support for PQ candidatesLocation: Central London (Tues, Weds, Thurs in office)Start date: ASAP (ideally you are immediately available or on 1 month notice)