Financial Planning Analyst

Company: Broster Buchanan
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

FP&A Analyst

Northampton | Hybrid | Up to £70,000 + benefits

I’m working with a growing, multi-site business in Northampton who are looking to appoint an FP&A Analyst into their Commercial Finance team.

This is a broad role offering exposure across FP&A, commercial analysis, strategic modelling and M&A. It would suit someone looking to develop their career within a commercially focused finance environment and take on greater exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.

The Role:

You’ll work closely with senior Finance leadership, Finance Business Partners and the wider business, providing analysis and insight to support financial planning and business performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and coordinating budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans
  • Analysing performance against budget, forecast and prior year
  • Preparing monthly Board reporting and providing clear commercial commentary
  • Building financial models, scenarios and sensitivity analysis
  • Supporting strategic planning and modelling across the business
  • Working closely with the M&A team on acquisitions and financial due diligence
  • Supporting post-acquisition analysis and incorporating acquisitions into forecasts
  • Developing and improving management reporting and financial models
  • Using Excel and data visualisation tools to turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight
  • Identifying risks, opportunities and key drivers within the financial outlook

About you:

We’re looking for someone with experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance or a similar analytical environment.

You’ll ideally have:

  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel capability
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
  • The ability to analyse complex information and turn it into clear commercial insight
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
  • A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership

What’s on offer?

  • Salary up to £70,000
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Career development and progression opportunities

This is a great opportunity for an FP&A professional looking for a broader commercial role with exposure to strategic modelling, M&A and senior stakeholder reporting.

For more information, please get in touch.

Posted: September 19th, 2026