FP&A Analyst - Morgan McKinley - #2161312

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract, highly likely to get extended/go permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join a dynamic team in Bristol. This fast-paced role focuses on leading budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business partnering, all underpinned by strong financial modelling capability.

We are looking for someone who can start at short notice to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic re forecasts, collaborating with budget holders to build assumption-led plans.

• Review monthly management reporting and perform variance analysis, clearly explaining financial drivers and recommending corrective actions.

• Act as a dedicated business partner to operational and commercial teams, providing financial challenge and support.

• Design, build, and maintain robust financial models, ensuring strong version control, documentation, and quality checks.

• Produce high-quality analytical insights, including sensitivity analyses, scenario modelling, and KPI dashboards, to support commercial decision-making.

• FP&A Experience: Proven experience in an FP&A role, including budgeting, re forecasting, and month-end management reporting.

• Advanced Excel & Modelling Skills: Strong hands-on experience maintaining and improving complex financial models for forecasting and scenario analysis using advanced Excel formulas.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management and business partnering skills. You must be able to translate complex data into clear, simple insights for non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

• Availability: Candidates must be available at short notice to begin this 6-month contract (no more than a 2 week notice period