QA Analyst

A specialist talent and staffing firm operating in the recruitment and workforce solutions sector, partnering with UK businesses across finance, professional services, and technology. We place high-performing finance professionals into on-site roles that drive operational performance, strategic planning, and commercial decision‑making. This opportunity supports finance teams delivering timely management reporting and FP&A insights for UK‑based operations.

Primary job title

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and variance commentary to support senior stakeholders and business unit leaders.
• Build, maintain and enhance financial models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and long‑range planning.
• Own budgeting and forecasting cycles: coordinate inputs, consolidate results and highlight key risks and opportunities.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and translate financial data into actionable commercial insights and recommendations.
• Produce ad‑hoc financial analysis and management presentations to support business cases, pricing, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with accounting and operations teams to support month‑end close, ensure data accuracy and continuous process improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must‑Have
• Advanced Excel
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Power BI
• SQL
• Preferred
• SAP
• Oracle Financials
• Experience with UK GAAP or IFRS
• Qualifications
• 2+ years' experience in a Financial Analyst or FP&A role (UK market experience advantageous).
• Formal finance or accounting qualification or degree preferred; professional study (ACCA/CIMA) advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders and present clear insights to senior management.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Competitive salary and benefits package with clear performance‑based progression.
• On‑site, collaborative team environment with strong mentoring and development focus.
• Opportunities for professional development and support for finance qualifications (ACCA/CIMA).

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