Junior FP&A Analyst

Role Overview

• This is an entry-level opportunity for a highly motivated and numerate individual to launch their career in finance.
• As a Junior FP&A Analyst, you will provide essential foundational support to the wider Financial Planning & Analysis team.
• You’ll help a high-growth business with financial forecasting, assist with data management, and prepare reports that inform strategic decision-making across the business.
• You will report directly to the Head of FP&A, providing you with excellent visibility and mentorship from a senior finance leader.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of the data that drives our analysis.
• Focus primarily on supporting the team with data preparation, input, and report generation, offering a strong platform for developing full FP&A competencies.
• Assist in the collection, organization, and validation of financial and operational data from various internal systems.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and KPI dashboards by gathering required data points and ensuring accuracy.
• Perform data entry tasks related to budgeting and forecasting models under supervision.
• Conduct basic variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) by compiling the necessary comparison data.
• Produce summary charts, graphs, and schedules for inclusion in management presentations.
• Run standard reports from financial software and systems as requested by the team.
• Document and maintain financial data procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Assist with system updates and data integrity checks across finance tools.
• Learn how to use and navigate financial reporting systems and BI tools.

Requirements

• A recent Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a highly quantitative field.
• This is an entry-level position, requiring 0-3 years of professional experience. Internships in a relevant finance/data role are beneficial.
• Analytical thinking and structure: You have strong numerical and analytical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail. You are able to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Financial modelling capability: You are highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, comfortable with vlookup, pivot tables and index match formulae.
• Commercial judgement: You can look beyond the numbers and apply the current business context, goals and growth levers to analysis, insights and recommendations.
• Communication: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, coordinating confidently with internal teams outside of the finance function.
• Ownership and drive: You have evidence of self-directed problem-solving and demonstrated tenacity. You have a proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn the fundamentals of financial planning.
• Experience with Python, SQL, data tools, FP&A software and AI solutions is highly beneficial.

Tech Stack

• Python
• SQL

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of £30,000
• £35,000 per annum.
• 25 days of annual leave that increases with tenure + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Additional benefits include a termly social budget, private health insurance, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme and life insurance.
• Direct mentorship from the Head of FP&A and excellent exposure to the strategic side of the business, laying the groundwork for a fast-track career in FP&A.
• Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing start-ups as we scale towards Series C, providing extensive career growth opportunities.