A leading global trading and investment firm is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join its Commercial Finance team. The organisation deploys its own capital across a range of strategies, supported by strong capabilities in technology, data, and research, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency and liquidity of financial markets.
This is a broad and dynamic position with an initial focus on management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and cost allocation. The role also offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to improve data quality and automate finance processes.
You will suit this role if you are analytically strong, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with data and evolving technologies, with the confidence to take ownership and engage stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver monthly financial analysis comparing actual performance to budget and forecast, identifying key variances and underlying drivers
- Produce clear, insight‑driven commentary to explain performance, highlight risks, and support decision‑making
- Support the preparation and ongoing development of management reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong governance
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and ensure timely delivery of financial information
- Assist in maintaining and updating forecasting models for operating costs, including tracking key drivers and assumptions
- Contribute to the documentation of forecast changes, risks, and open items to improve visibility and planning accuracy
- Coordinate data collection processes across teams, validating inputs and ensuring completeness and reliability of information
- Support cost allocation processes through accurate data preparation and reconciliation
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, including automating manual processes and improving data quality
- Help develop tools and processes that flag anomalies, streamline reconciliations, and improve overall financial insight
Ideal Candidate
- 2–3 years’ experience in FP&A / Commercial Finance
- Strong Excel skills (including complex formulas and data manipulation)
- Solid understanding of forecasting, variance analysis, and cost concepts
- High attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple inputs and work effectively with stakeholders
- Experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau)
- Exposure to SQL, Python, or a demonstrated interest in developing technical skills
- Interest in automation and improving finance processes
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- Generous annual leave, increasing with tenure
- Private healthcare and life assurance
- On‑site catering and wellness facilities
- Social events and a collaborative working environment
A leading global trading and investment firm is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join its Commercial Finance team. The organisation deploys its own capital across a range of strategies, supported by strong capabilities in technology, data, and research, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency and liquidity of financial markets.
This is a broad and dynamic position with an initial focus on management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and cost allocation. The role also offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to improve data quality and automate finance processes.
You will suit this role if you are analytically strong, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with data and evolving technologies, with the confidence to take ownership and engage stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver monthly financial analysis comparing actual performance to budget and forecast, identifying key variances and underlying drivers
- Produce clear, insight‑driven commentary to explain performance, highlight risks, and support decision‑making
- Support the preparation and ongoing development of management reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong governance
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and ensure timely delivery of financial information
- Assist in maintaining and updating forecasting models for operating costs, including tracking key drivers and assumptions
- Contribute to the documentation of forecast changes, risks, and open items to improve visibility and planning accuracy
- Coordinate data collection processes across teams, validating inputs and ensuring completeness and reliability of information
- Support cost allocation processes through accurate data preparation and reconciliation
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, including automating manual processes and improving data quality
- Help develop tools and processes that flag anomalies, streamline reconciliations, and improve overall financial insight
Ideal Candidate
- 2–3 years’ experience in FP&A / Commercial Finance
- Strong Excel skills (including complex formulas and data manipulation)
- Solid understanding of forecasting, variance analysis, and cost concepts
- High attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple inputs and work effectively with stakeholders
- Experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau)
- Exposure to SQL, Python, or a demonstrated interest in developing technical skills
- Interest in automation and improving finance processes
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- Generous annual leave, increasing with tenure
- Private healthcare and life assurance
- On‑site catering and wellness facilities
- Social events and a collaborative working environment
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