Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering a high-growth, Private Equity-based organisation to support the search of their new FP&A Analyst.

The role

The FP&A Analyst will be instrumental in providing financial insights, supporting project performance management, and ensuring data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency and profitability. This is an exciting opportunity for an inquisitive and results-oriented individual to work closely with various stakeholders across finance, operations, and project management within a collaborative and supportive environment. It is ideal for someone who is proactive, data-driven, and eager to make an impact from the bottom-up, in a dynamic organisation undergoing exciting change and transformation.

About you

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a background in project accounting and FP&A, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide trend-based recommendations, particularly around project performance and revenue recognition. You will bring a proactive mindset, with the ability to manage, influence, and challenge non-Financial stakeholders, and communicate effectively with Director-level stakeholders across the business. You will be adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment that promotes autonomy and encourages you to influence decisions.

As the FP&A Analyst your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review, interpret, and communicate financial data related to project performance and recurring revenue.
• Ensure data is collected and purposed effectively to support decision-making and project performance improvement
• Support project revenue performance by closely monitoring project accounting data, liaising with PMO and Sales teams, and ensuring alignment on recurring revenue metrics
• Be the go-to person for recommendations to address project performance issues and proactively provide proposals for cost efficiency
• Collaborate with the wider Finance team to develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and regular financial analysis
• Play an instrumental role in the company-wide budget planning process and communicate findings to senior management, including Head of Projects and CFO
• Engage with PMOs to challenge and ensure efficient project spend and lifecycle management
• Maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders across Sales, Delivery, Project Management, and Technology
• Hold weekly meetings with project and sales teams to report progress, drive accountability, and ensure cohesive communication across teams
• Participate in the development of new systems for governance and control, with a focus on tools that support project lifecycle, P&L, and margin reporting for Project Managers

What the client offers

• £55,000 - £60,000
• £10% discretionary bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Hybrid working (2-3 days per week on-site)

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Oliver Price at Citadel Source.