Senior FP&A Analyst

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior FP&A Analyst to enhance our financial modelling capabilities and support comprehensive financial planning and forecasting. This crucial role will contribute to operational and strategic decisions, helping to pinpoint areas for profitability improvement and operational efficiency. The analyst will take charge of financial modelling and scenario planning, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and project evaluation within the finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers regular interaction with the Finance Director and Senior Finance Business Partners.

Working Hours and Location

This full-time position is based in Liverpool and operates Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (35 hours per week). Flexible working arrangements are open for discussion to facilitate a good work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of rolling group-level forecasting models, incorporating insights from finance team members.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses on forecasts as directed by senior finance leadership.
• Prepare detailed analyses of budget results, highlighting risks and identifying opportunities to boost profitability.
• Build long-term financial models (up to five years) for comprehensive planning across all three financial statements.
• Analyze historical cash flows thoroughly to produce accurate cash flow forecasts for different locations and the group overall.
• Examine group expenditures to offer insights and recommendations for margin improvement and cost reduction.
• Maintain analytical models to track trends, risks, opportunities, and key performance metrics.
• Design and manage dynamic models to assess project outcomes, capital investments, and pricing of new business ventures.
• Ensure all financial models are well-documented, rigorously tested, controlled, and maintained following industry best practices.
• Drive initiatives to refine forecasting accuracy, automate reporting, and upgrade financial planning tools.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Part- or fully-qualified accountant credential (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proficient Excel user with advanced skills; experience with SQL, ERP systems, or data visualization tools like Power BI preferred.
• Proven background in commercial finance including financial planning, forecasting, and modelling.
• Experience in constructing integrated financial models incorporating three financial statements.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate clear, practical recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Effective under pressure with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and resolute in approach.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Adaptability to work with new software and systems.

Additional Information

Hill Dickinson values diversity, equality, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and routes to qualification, including SRA and CILEx. The firm is a proud Disability Confident employer committed to providing appropriate assistance during the recruitment process. Successful applicants will undergo standard background and criminal record screening.

The firm has been recognized as a Top Ten Employer for Working Families for consecutive years and promotes flexible working to foster work-life balance.

Applications are reviewed on merit, and early applications are encouraged due to potential vacancy closure before the deadline.