Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

FP&A Financial Analyst – Contract (3 Months) Manchester (Hybrid) Start: Immediately We are supporting a large UK-based organisation that is looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join their team on an initial 3-month contract. This is a great opportunity to work in a commercially focused environment where data and insight directly influence decision-making at senior levels. The Role You will sit within a high-performing FP&A team, working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders to provide financial insight, reporting and analysis that drives performance. Key responsibilities include: • Producing meaningful variance analysis against budgets, forecasts and KPIs • Supporting business decisions through data analysis, visualisation and clear recommendations • Providing insight into past, current and future trading performance, highlighting risks and opportunities • Managing rebates analysis, including reconciliations, reporting and scenario modelling • Building and maintaining automated, user-friendly reporting for key stakeholders • Forecasting KPI performance across short, medium and long-term horizons • Ensuring data integrity across key reports and escalating issues where required • Supporting commercial projects with financial insight and impact analysis • Working closely with multiple business units to improve reporting, processes and metrics Required Experience • 1–2 years’ experience in data processing and analysis (e.g. SQL, Excel, Hadoop or similar) • Strong experience using data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, etc.) • Experience working in a commercial or business-facing finance environment • Confident presenting insights and recommendations to stakeholders at different levels • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly • Highly analytical and commercially minded • Able to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively Why Apply? This contract offers exposure to a fast-paced, data-driven finance environment where your analysis will directly impact commercial decisions. It’s ideal for an FP&A analyst looking to build experience in a high-visibility role.