Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst at Ten Lifestyle Group

Role Overview 

• We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to join our growing Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role supports the Head of FP&A in delivering high-quality financial insights, forecasts, and reporting that drive strategic decision-making across the Group. You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, while partnering with stakeholders to improve financial outcomes and processes. 

Key Responsibilities 

Planning & Forecasting 

• Assist in preparing quarterly forecasts for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Group-level cash flow. 
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of budget templates tailored to departmental and regional needs, incorporating variables such as FX, job roles, and office locations. 
• Support the annual budgeting cycle and long-term strategic planning initiatives. 

Reporting & Analysis 

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts across departments. 
• Participate in monthly variance review meetings with cost owners, providing insights and challenge where needed. 
• Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities, including cost-saving initiatives and client-related risks. 
• Build and maintain financial models for ad hoc analysis (e.g., ROI, profitability, FX impact). 

Process Improvement & Business Partnering 

• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate non-financial data into financial analysis and reporting. 
• Support the implementation and optimisation of FP&A tools (e.g., Planful), enabling more efficient and insightful reporting. 
• Provide modelling and Excel expertise to the wider Finance team. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across FP&A processes and tools. 

Requirements

• Progress toward or completion of a relevant accounting qualification (CA Articles, ACA, ACCA, CIMA). 
• Strong Excel skills, including Power Query and financial modelling. 
• Experience with FP&A or BI tools (e.g., Planful, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. 
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. 
• A curious mindset with a drive to challenge assumptions and improve processes. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Exposure to international business environments is advantageous. 
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools and their application in financial analysis is desirable.