AP&A Analyst - Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Are you a newly qualified accountant or an experienced FP&A professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? This is your opportunity to join a market-leading organisation that plays a vital role our FMCG industry. With a hybrid working model and a strong focus on collaboration, insight, and continuous improvement, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career in financial planning and analysis.

Role Summary

As an FP&A Analyst, you will report to the Senior Finance Business Partner and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely with finance and business leaders, providing insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, and performance reporting to drive strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Collate and validate daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics and forecasts.
• Distribute performance packs with consistent, accurate data across business units.
• Partner with commercial teams to understand key drivers and variances.
• Conduct month-end reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Provide financial and non-financial insights to the Executive team.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality and shift focus from data collection to actionable insight.
• Recommend and implement policies that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Profile:

We’re looking for a confident, analytical, and proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll ideally be:

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or a finalist with strong FP&A or commercial finance experience.
• Experienced in business partnering, with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively.
• Skilled in financial modelling and trend analysis, with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Familiar with SAP or Workday (desirable but not essential).
• A strong communicator who can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

On Offer:

• Circa £49k Basic Salary
• £5,500 Car Allowance
• Private Medical
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Additional Company Benefits
• Very Flexible Approach to Hybrid Working – 1 Mandatory Day on Site