Job Details
FP&A Analyst
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Stirling
Salary:
£45,000.00 - £55,000.00 Per Year
Amplifi Talent is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and growing organisation in the Central Belt to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst.
This newly created position offers the opportunity to join a progressive and collaborative finance team, playing a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and driving business performance through financial insight, robust forecasting, and system improvements. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, providing flexibility for the successful candidate.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the FP&A Analyst will support the organisation’s financial strategy by delivering high-quality analysis, developing forecasting models, and enhancing reporting capabilities. This is a varied, hands-on position that will suit a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a forward-thinking business.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting cycles.
- Collaborate with departmental budget holders to validate assumptions and challenge inputs.
- Prepare consolidated models and reports for senior management and board-level review.
- Provide clear analysis and commentary on key variances.
Financial Modelling
- Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support business planning, investment appraisal, and scenario analysis.
- Develop long-term financial projections across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Ensure models are robust, transparent, and scalable.
KPI Tracking & Performance Analysis
- Define, track, and report on key performance indicators across business units.
- Deliver concise management reporting packs highlighting performance trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement in performance monitoring and business insight.
Systems Development & Reporting Automation
- Contribute to the development and optimisation of financial and reporting systems.
- Streamline manual processes through automation using tools such as Power BI, Excel VBA, or SQL.
- Act as a key link between finance, IT, and third-party vendors on system enhancements.
Business Partnering
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight to support decision-making.
Candidate Profile

Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical ability with exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g. Sage, NetSuite, SAP, Anaplan).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Commercially focused with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Qualifications & Experience
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) desirable.
- 2–4+ years’ experience within FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting in a mid-to-large organisation.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Exposure to systems implementation or upgrades.
- Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools.
- Experience gained in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
