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Financial Planning Analyst - London - 45-50KAre you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.One of the UK's leading providers of critical UK logistics infrastructure requires a Financial Planning Analyst to be based out of their London office (3 days in the office/2 WFH).The role's primary purpose is to support the FP&A team with driving efficiency, effectiveness and improvements to financial processes and systems, promoting best practices across the function.The analyst will also work closely with the team where required on performance management, partnering, planning and forecasting in order to provide insightful and valuable financial analysis of the group's activities to support the Board, Exec Team and Senior Leaders in the decision-making process.AccountabilityFunctional Cost Management & AnalysisFinancial management for month end, business planning and forecasting for various Functions ensuring strong control of P&L and balance sheet performance and adherence to company policy and governanceFP&A Processes & SystemsSupport the FP&A Manager - Central Functions Drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial processes and systems, promoting best practices across the functionPerformance Management & AnalysisSupport the FP&A Lead - Performance Management with the timely production of monthly management reporting, providing insightful updates of the group's performance against budgetBusiness Planning & ForecastingSupport the FP&A Lead - Planning & Forecasting on the timely production, review and presentation of the group's annual business planning process and quarterly forecasting processFunctional Cost Management & AnalysisSupport the FP&A Manager - Central Functions to provide financial insights to drive decision-making, improve profitability, and enable informed strategic decisions for Central FunctionsRequired skillsProfessional Qualification required or part qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Self-starter with an enquiring and positive mindsetStrong communication skills and the ability to constructively challenge all levels of an organisationAble to engage with senior stakeholders and develop good relationshipsHighly numerate, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong presentation and reporting skillsHigh standards of accuracy and precisionStrong stakeholder managementAdvanced in the use of Excel and proficient in the use of PowerPointThis is a wonderful opportunity to join a true market-leading company with a huge UK infrastructure and physical presence. The salary on offer is a basic between 45-50k with an exceptional benefits package.The role requires 3 days a week in the central London office with 2 days WFH.