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£45k-£65k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Modelling and analysis
Ask about a model they built and the decision it informed.
Commercial curiosity
The best ask why. Look for someone who digs into the business, not just the spreadsheet.
Communication
Insight must land with leadership. Probe how they present analysis.
How to run the hire
1. Define the focus
Be clear on budgeting, forecasting, modelling and the stakeholders.
2. Score for modelling and insight
Weight strong analysis and commercial understanding.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with relevant FP&A experience.
4. Set a modelling task
A forecasting or analysis exercise shows their capability.
5. Reference impact
Confirm their analysis influenced decisions.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
Modelling depth and sector are the main variables. Strong FP&A talent is in demand.
An FP&A Analyst handles financial planning and analysis - budgeting, forecasting, modelling and variance analysis - to guide business decisions.
They're forward-looking, turning data into insight for leadership.
They overlap, but FP&A leans more towards forward-looking planning, modelling and business partnering, while management accounting covers regular internal reporting.
We scope the emphasis your role needs.
Try: Tell me about a model that changed a decision.
How do you build a forecast you trust?
How do you present analysis to leadership? and How do you handle a forecast that turned out wrong?
Yes, across technology, services, retail and manufacturing.
We match sector and modelling depth to your needs.
Tell us about your role and a specialist finance recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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