FP&A Analyst
Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited (SCEU) is seeking a finance professional to support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis within its Steel Business Group, partnering with stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, insight and strong financial governance.
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in London office (EC4V) and 2 days from home. Salary: £65,000-£68,000 per annum plus benefits. Job type: Full‑time, permanent. Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Job Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a FP&A Analyst to join Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited, part of one of the world’s largest integrated trading groups with a 400‑year history. As a FP&A Analyst you will support the financial planning and analysis function across the Steel Business Group, contributing to budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and management reporting while partnering closely with sales and accounting teams. This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, the opportunity to influence operational and strategic decision‑making, and the chance to develop within a globally respected organisation committed to sustainability, inclusion and long‑term value creation.
Duties
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting with consolidated budgets and periodic forecasts across multiple business units
- Month‑End Support: Supporting month‑end processes, reviewing costs and preparing cost allocations
- Management Reporting: Preparing monthly management reports including profit and loss, balance sheet and stock reports
- Variance Analysis: Investigating variances between actuals and budget, including month‑to‑month fluctuations
- Financial Analysis: Proactively analysing financial performance to support operational and strategic decision‑making
- Revenue Recognition: Partnering with sales teams to ensure correct revenue and cost recognition in line with IFRS
- Foreign Exchange Monitoring: Assisting with the monitoring and management of foreign exchange exposure
- Process Improvement: Collaborating with stakeholders to improve efficiency, governance and financial controls
- Stakeholder Liaison: Acting as a key interface between finance, accounting and commercial teams
- Ad Hoc Support: Providing finance‑related support and insight to sales teams as required
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent, fully qualified
- Experience (pre or post qualification) in financial analysis or a similar role
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet deadlines
- Commercially aware with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to non‑financial stakeholders, including senior leadership of the business group
- Hands‑on experience with the application of accounting treatments (IFRS)
- Critical thinking mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and validate data
- Effective interpersonal skills, managing communication between business group and accounting department
- Diplomacy skills to effectively collaborate and persuade/influence others
- Experience in using integrated ERP systems and financial software, with strong Excel skills
- SAP experience advantageous but not critical; experience of using a finance/accounting software is a must
Desirable
- Experience supporting sales or commercial teams
- Background in process improvement or finance automation
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skill and experience in Power BI
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£65,000–£68,000) plus benefits
- Hybrid working – 3 days working in the office in London per week with 2 days working from home
- 25 days annual leave + flexible working hours
- Flexi time credits for hours worked beyond 35 hours per week, with line manager approval
- Working Away – up to 20 calendar days to work from any location either in the country you work in or overseas
- Life assurance, pension scheme, bonus scheme
- Dental insurance
- Free annual health check
- Free onsite gym with pool and classes
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and development tailored to your goals
- Potential support towards professional qualifications
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