Job Description:

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a successful international organisation to recruit a Senior FP&A Analyst into its established commercial finance function in Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong FP&A and commercial finance experience to take on a highly visible regional role. 

The role would suit someone who can move comfortably between detailed financial analysis and senior-level business partnering. You will play an important part in forecasting, budgeting and regional performance reporting, while also helping the finance function make greater use of BI, automation and AI-led analytics.

What will the Senior FP&A Analyst role involve?

• Provide high-quality financial analysis and commercial insight to senior leadership across the EMEA region
• Support strategic planning, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and shorter-term performance outlooks
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying key movements and translating these into concise, commercially meaningful commentary
• Partner with Finance, regional leadership teams and individual markets to improve the quality and consistency of financial information
• Develop reporting and analytics capabilities, using BI, automation and AI tools to create more efficient processes and stronger management insight
• Prepare clear financial presentations and recommendations for senior regional decision makers

Suitable Candidate for the Senior FP&A Analyst vacancy:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent, with strong post-qualified experience
• A proven FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering background within a sizeable international organisation
• Comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders and presenting complex financial information in a clear, confident manner
• Knowledge of US GAAP and experience within a US-owned multinational business would be beneficial

Additional benefits for the Senior FP&A Analyst vacancy:

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Private medical cover
• Health cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing support
• Access to professional learning and development resources
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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