FP&A Specialist - #2096095

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and ambitious organisation in the search for an FP&A Specialist to join their finance function.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis, providing critical insight to support strategic decision-making across the business.

Working closely with senior finance leadership and key operational stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering meaningful financial analysis, identifying trends and opportunities, and enhancing the quality of management information used to drive business performance. The role offers broad exposure across the organisation and will suit an individual who enjoys combining technical financial expertise with commercial insight.

As the business continues to evolve, the FP&A Specialist will play a central role in improving planning processes, developing reporting capabilities and supporting initiatives that drive efficiency, profitability and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and coordination of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and long-range financial plans.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis, identifying key performance drivers, risks and opportunities across the business.
• Produce high-quality management information, dashboards and performance reporting for senior leadership teams.
• Analyse financial and operational data to provide actionable insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Support monthly and quarterly performance reviews through variance analysis and commentary.
• Develop financial models to assess business performance, investment opportunities and future scenarios.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial understanding and performance management.
• Assist with the development and enhancement of KPI reporting frameworks across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvements in planning, forecasting and reporting processes, leveraging automation and system capabilities where possible.
• Support strategic projects, business cases and ad-hoc analysis to aid commercial and operational decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and integrity of financial planning and reporting data.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Previous experience within FP&A, Financial Analysis, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting environments.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of data and present clear conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Experience of improving reporting processes, planning frameworks and management information.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for business improvement.
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.