NXTGEN are delighted to be partnering with a well-known and highly reputable brand based in Great Yarmouth, who are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A professional to play a pivotal role in supporting operational and financial performance through high-quality insight and analysis.
As an FP&A Analyst, you will prepare weekly and monthly reporting packs, analyse key performance metrics, and support forecasting and planning cycles. This is a highly visible role, working closely with site stakeholders and the wider finance team to drive improvements and enhance decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce weekly calculations and variance analysis on key metrics including production volumes, labour costs, recoveries, fixed costs, and transfer prices
- Maintain accurate material and finished goods pricing (transfer prices) with regular updates and analysis
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including KPI analysis, budget/forecast variances, accruals, and journal postings
- Consolidate data from multiple sources to produce insightful performance reports
- Lead improvements in data governance, ensuring accuracy and integrity of reporting
- Perform "what-if" scenario modelling and recommend solutions based on analysis
- Assist in developing forecasting models and business planning tools
- Produce routine and ad hoc financial models to support strategic initiatives
- Share best practices across the wider finance team
- Support automation and streamlining of reporting processes
- Maintain compliance with SOX controls and assist with audit-related activities
This role is ideal for a driven part- or fully-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or a finance professional with strong analytical and manufacturing experience (not essential and willing to mentior and build for the right person) . The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent Excel and data management skills, who enjoys driving continuous improvement and providing actionable business insights.
