Financial Planning Analyst

FP&A Senior Analyst

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• Annual Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
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• Location: Chester City Centre – Hybrid Approach (2 days in office)
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• Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 12 months
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We are seeking a commercially minded FP&A Senior Analyst to play a pivotal role in driving insight, performance, and strategic decision-making within our client’s multi-site business. Reporting directly to the Head of FP&A, this role is central to financial planning and analysis, shaping budgets, interrogating performance, and delivering impactful reporting across the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Partner with the FP&A team to deliver high-quality financial analysis and reporting that supports informed decision-making across the business.
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• Build and maintain robust budgets and forecasts for both leased & tenanted (L&T) and managed operations.
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• Deliver clear, insightful variance analysis — identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
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• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to develop, enhance, and maintain KPI reporting frameworks.
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• Support strategic and operational projects as directed by the Head of FP&A.
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• Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting processes, systems, and financial controls.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).
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• Advanced Excel skills, with strong financial modelling and analytical capability.
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• High attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and at pace to tight deadlines.
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• Strong communicator who can confidently present financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.
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• Proven experience in a multi-site environment is essential.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary.
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• Hybrid working arrangement, allowing flexibility and balance.
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• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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• Exposure to strategic projects and senior stakeholders.
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This is a great opportunity for an immediately available candidate that is looking for a long-term contract for a start straight away. Apply via the link or reach out directly.