Finance Analyst - #2074889

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Finance Analyst to join a high-performing FP&A team and play a central role in driving cost efficiency, margin improvement, and data-driven decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on analytical challenge, enjoys partnering with the business, and wants to make a visible impact in a fast-moving, global environment.

What is on offer?

• Competitive salary + study support + hybrid working + additional employee benefits.
• Career growth opportunities within a global company.
• Working in a team that values collaboration, development, and impact.

The Job:

As an FP&A Analyst, you will take ownership of cost-effectiveness analysis, savings identification, and reporting while supporting core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams, providing insights that shape strategic decisions and improve profitability.

This role also offers the chance to use AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting quality, automate manual tasks, and contribute to a growing culture of innovation within Finance.

• Cost savings analysis – Identify, size, and track savings opportunities across third-party spend and overheads.
• Savings reporting – Produce monthly reporting on identified, in-progress, and realised savings.
• Margin analysis – Analyse vendor spend, contract economics, and profitability by revenue stream.
• Variance analysis – Report on performance vs Plan, Forecast, and Prior Year with clear, accurate commentary.
• Budgeting & forecasting – Support planning cycles, model updates, and assumption reviews.
• AI-assisted analysis – Use AI tools to accelerate insight generation and improve reporting quality.
• Stakeholder partnership – Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations etc.

The person:

• A strong understanding of costings, margin analysis, and cost analytics is required.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI and AI-driven analysis tools is essential.
• Experience in identifying and tracking cost savings is highly desirable.
• High standards of accuracy, analytical curiosity, and the confidence to challenge assumptions are essential.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight are essential.