Financial Planning Analyst

At Campden BRI, Finance is more than a support function. We provide the insight, analysis and commercial guidance that help drive decisions across a world-leading food and drink research organisation. Working closely with stakeholders throughout the business, we play a key role in helping teams understand performance, identify opportunities and deliver strategic objectives.

As we continue to strengthen and develop our Financial Planning & Analysis capability, we're looking for a Financial Planning Analyst to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful insight and wants to make a genuine impact on business performance.

You'll work closely with managers across the organisation, supporting planning, forecasting and decision-making while helping shape a growing FP&A function. Whether you're looking to deepen your business partnering experience or take the next step in your finance career, this role offers excellent exposure, variety and development opportunities.

Supporting the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting cycles across the business
Producing insightful financial analysis, management reports and performance commentary to support decision-making
Developing and maintaining financial models that provide clarity and support strategic business planning
Supporting monthly management reporting, KPI monitoring and variance analysis
Partnering with budget holders and managers to understand performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement
Assisting with cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis and financial planning activities
Supporting the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems and reporting tools
Identifying trends, risks and opportunities through data analysis and translating findings into actionable recommendations
Assisting with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support business decisions and investment opportunities
Contributing to the development of dashboards, management information and automated reporting solutions

Experience within Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting
Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or qualified by experience
Strong Excel skills with experience building and maintaining financial models
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting processes
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate clear, meaningful insights
Confident stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach to business partnering
A proactive mindset with a passion for problem-solving, continuous improvement and adding value
Strong attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the bigger commercial picture
Experience working within a medium-sized or complex organisation would be advantageous
A genuine interest in helping shape and develop a growing FP&A function