Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst – 6 month FTC

West of England Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£54,000

Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst - 6 month FTC at Bristol Waste Company

LOCATION: Albert Road, Bristol

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - 6 month fixed term contract

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role

To provide FP&A support to the Waste & FM services, leading on budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering, underpinned by strong financial modelling capability. The role designs, builds and maintains robust financial models, translating complex data into clear, actionable information, and works closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to drive planning, performance monitoring and commercial decision making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts for the Waste & FM services, working with budget holders to build robust, assumption-led plans.
Review monthly management reporting, including variance analysis of actuals against budget and forecast, explaining drivers and recommending corrective action.
Act as a business partner to operational and commercial teams, providing financial challenge and support to budget holders throughout the planning and reporting cycle.
Translate complex data into clear and meaningful insights for non technical stakeholders, highlighting key drivers, risks and recommendations.
Ensure strong model governance including documentation, quality checks, audit trails and version control.
Collaborate cross functionally with Finance, Data & Reporting, Operations and Bristol City Council to gather assumptions, validate inputs and align outputs with business needs.
Monitor performance by reviewing actuals against forecasts, refining assumptions and updating models to reflect changing business conditions.
Produce a range of modelling outputs including valuation models, sensitivity and scenario analyses, business cases, KPI dashboards and investment appraisals.
Support decision making by providing high quality analytical insight that strengthens commercial understanding and enables strategic growth.

Essential Requirements for the Role

Skills

Advanced Excel capability, including complex formulas and data transformation tools.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to communicate technical analysis in a clear, simple way for senior stakeholders.
Structured approach to modelling and documentation.
Confident business partnering and stakeholder management skills, able to build credibility with budget holders.

Knowledge

Advanced Excel capability, including complex formulas and data transformation tools.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to communicate technical analysis in a clear, simple way for senior stakeholders.
Structured approach to modelling and documentation.
Confident business partnering and stakeholder management skills, able to build credibility with budget holders.

Experience

Proven experience designing financial models for forecasting, scenario analysis or investment evaluation.
Experience within an FP&A role, including budgeting, reforecasting and month-end management reporting.
Experience presenting insights and recommendations to non technical audiences.
Experience implementing controls, documentation and quality checks within modelling processes.
Sector knowledge of waste, local government or utilities is desirable.
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
Employee recognition awards and long service awards
Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.