FP&A Analyst

Working alongside the Head of FP&A & Performance Reporting, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and play a key role in delivering insightful financial analysis, performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision making across the business. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders, providing clear, value‑making across the business. This role requires strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decision making. You will have exposure to a wide range of business areas, high‑making. You will have exposure to a wide range of business areas, high‑profile stakeholders, and the opportunity to continuously improve FP&A processes, models, and reporting. Key Responsibilities •Assist in accurate monthly management reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecast  • Assist in producing clear, concise performance packs for senior management and key stakeholders • Analyse financial and operational KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities • Act as a trusted finance business partner, translating data into actionable commercial insight                 • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders • Support and maintain robust financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis • Challenge assumptions and ensure forecasts reflect underlying business performance                           • Deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis to support strategic, operational and investment decisions • Support management with financial insight for presentations and decision papers                   • Continuously improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency and data quality • Drive automation and standardisation of reporting where possible • Work closely with Finance Systems, GBS and other teams to improve data flows and controls • Present financial insights confidently to non‑finance audiences   Qualifications • Proven experience in an FP&A or commercial finance role environment (advantageous to have experience within academic publishing, although not required) • Strong track record of delivering high‑quality financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting • Excellent commercial awareness and ability to interpret financial data in a business context • Advanced Excel skills, Power BI or similar tools desirable • Experience working with financial systems and large datasets • Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines • Excellent communication skills, with confidence communicating to senior stakeholders • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a wider finance team • Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).