Financial Planning Analyst - #1768656
Pertemps Network Group
FP&A Analyst: (Fixed-Term Contract, Permanent Potential)Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – 1 day WFH after induction)Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential for longer-term opportunity)Salary: Up to £48,000 + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 08:30–16:30)About the Opportunity We’re supporting a global engineering and technology organisation in their search for an FP&A to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the rare chance to work across both UK and Ireland finance functions, giving you broad exposure to both core management accounting and financial planning and analysis.
You’ll initially focus on UK reporting, supporting the UK Finance Manager. It’s a varied, hands on finance role that will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and is open to future career opportunities within a global group. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting & Month-EndLead the preparation of monthly management accounts for UK and Ireland business units
Deliver Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, variance analysis, and commentary
Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting cycles for local and regional stakeholders
Provide detailed analysis of monthly results and performance trends
Financial Planning & AnalysisLead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
Conduct financial modelling and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making
Support regional FP&A initiatives as new systems are implemented
Operational FinanceOversee AP, AR, and treasury functions to ensure accuracy and compliance
Prepare and submit VAT returns (UK and Ireland) and Intrastat reports (Ireland)Own commercial controlling tasks including sales reporting and margin analysis
Maintain the debtor ledger across two legal entities, keeping overdue debt within group targets
Coordinate external audits and support tax return processes
Candidate Profile Essential RequirementsQBE or studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCAAt least 2 years’ experience in FP&A and/or management accounting
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, forecasting, reporting)Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across UK and EMEA regions
Able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environmentDesirableExposure to regional finance or EMEA FP&AExperience working within industrial, engineering or manufacturing sectors
Familiarity with commercial finance processes (margin tracking, sales reporting)Why Join?Opportunity to work with both local and regional finance leadership
Gain valuable experience in FP&A, commercial finance, and systems transformation
Join a global organisation with long-term career opportunities
Hybrid working and a collaborative team culture
If you feel this role aligns to your experience and your next step, we would love to discuss further and look forward to your cv / application.
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