FP&A Specialist

Description

FP&A Specialist - 12‑Month Contract

Bristol (3 days on‑site, 2 days WFH) £400-£550 per day (Umbrella) - Inside IR35

A leading defence organisation is looking for an experienced FP&A Specialist to cover a 12‑month maternity contract. The role is ideal for someone with strong Power BI skills who can support ongoing automation and deliver high‑quality financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

Produce short‑ and long‑term financial forecasts

Lead the annual indirect budgeting process and Annual Operating Plan

Deliver variance analysis, financial modelling and ad‑hoc project support

Prepare executive‑level presentations and financial reporting packs

Partner with senior stakeholders across the business

Develop and enhance reporting through Power BI

Lead Business Unit financial reporting (routine and non‑routine)

Prepare monthly Short Term Forecasts (STF) with supporting schedules

Analyse indirect rate development, modelling and variance analysis

Provide independent assessment of performance vs plan

Support programme reviews and senior management presentations

Monitor indirect budgets and rate forecasts

Build financial models, dashboards and forecasting tools

Analyse trends in orders, sales, cost of sales, profit and cash

Act as the main point of contact for all Business Unit reporting submissions

Skills & Experience

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACMA, CIMA etc.) with 5+ years PQE

Strong understanding of accounting and finance principles; single‑source accounting a bonus

Proven experience with Power xjnqpsq BI / Power Platform, including building new reports

Minimum five years in a similar FP&A role within government contracting or a related sector

Strong grasp of advanced FP&A concepts and ability to communicate clearly

Excellent analytical and data‑interpretation skills

Proactive, collaborative and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

If you're an FP&A professional with strong Power BI capability and a passion for improving processes, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact over the next year

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