FP&A Analyst
TLDR
High-visibility, hands-on role shaping EBITDA, cash discipline, and growth through robust forecasting, analytics, and executive collaboration.
Your Mission
As an FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving financial clarity, forecasting accuracy, and performance visibility across the business. Reporting to the Director of FP&A and Business Intelligence, you will partner closely with Finance and functional leaders to support disciplined decision-making in a fast-paced, private equity–backed SaaS environment.
This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring strong analytical rigor, commercial acumen, and an ownership mindset. You will operate in a lean, high-expectation environment where balancing accuracy with pace is essential.
You will have direct exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to materially influence EBITDA performance, cash discipline, and the company’s growth trajectory.
Interested candidates must live in the UK (London or Chichester) and be able to work for any UK employer without sponsorship
Responsibilities
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Own and support the monthly rolling forecast process, incorporating actuals and functional inputs
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Maintain and enhance financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
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Track actuals vs. budget and forecast across all business functions
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Support the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes
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Maintain and evolve the headcount planning model
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Lead the 13-week cash flow forecast and variance analysis process
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Prepare monthly management reporting, Board, and Lender reporting packs
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Ensure alignment between financial performance and operational KPIs
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Deliver clear, concise commentary explaining performance trends and deviations
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Improve reporting automation and data integrity
- Identify gaps in reporting processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
What You'll Bring To The Role
Required Experience & Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles
- Experience operating in a SaaS and/or PE-backed environment preferred
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Advanced Excel expertise (complex formulas, modeling, Power Query, etc.)
- Recent experience with NetSuite
Technical & Functional Expertise
- Strong financial modeling and data analysis capabilities
- Deep understanding of SaaS metrics and unit economics (ARR, retention, churn, revenue and cost bridges)
- Solid knowledge of financial statements, budgeting processes, and variance analysis
- Experience managing cash forecasting and liquidity planning
Skills & Mindset
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including Board-level reporting
- Comfortable working with imperfect data and building structure from ambiguity
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ownership mindset with high standards and attention to detail
Why us?
Perks & Benefits
- Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester
- Fantastic team culture based on trust and belonging.
- Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace.
- Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical.
- Group Life Insurance & Yulife Wellbeing & Rewards.
- Mental well-being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace.
- EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Training, support, and personal development
Benefits
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance with Aviva, including Dental & Optical.
Laptop & home office budget
Laptop & home office budget – £500 to set up your ideal workspace.
Training and personal development opportunities
Training, support, and personal development
Employee assistance program (EAP)
EAP confidential benefit – 24/7 access to compassionate guidance & expert advice
Paid Time Off
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Remote-Friendly
Remote & flexible working – with hybrid options in London or Chichester
Mental health support and Headspace subscription
Mental well-being support – Access therapy, mental health sessions, and yoga through a free premium subscription to Headspace.
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