Junior FP&A Analyst

Location City of London
Discipline: Finance & Accounting
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Study Support
Contact name: Mark Ostrowski

Job ref: 6018a
Published: 9 days ago

Junior FP&A Analyst | 
Fast-Growth VC-Backed Tech Business | Hybrid: 1–2 days per week in Central London |
Up to £45,000 + Study Support

An established, high-growth VC-backed technology business is seeking a motivated FP&A Analyst to join their expanding finance team. This newly created position offers a rare opportunity to work directly with an experienced FP&A Manager, gaining hands-on exposure to financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making.

This is an excellent career step for a finance graduate or part-qualified accountant looking to build a long-term career in FP&A within a dynamic, scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Junior FP&A Analyst

  • Support financial planning cycles - Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and re-forecasts in partnership with key business stakeholders and decision-makers.

  • Deliver insightful analysis - Produce variance analysis and performance reporting to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Enhance reporting processes - Help develop new reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making across the business.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders - Work closely with commercial and operational teams to provide financial insights that support strategic initiatives.

  • Drive continuous improvements - Contribute ideas and solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy in FP&A processes.

Skills & Attributes of the Junior FP&A Analyst

  • Relevant academic background - Finance-related degree and/or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

  • Analytical mindset - Strong problem-solving ability with keen attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Tech and data affinity - Comfortable using Excel and Power BI / Tableau (or other BI software), with an interest in learning new tools and techniques.

  • Collaborative approach - Clear communicator who enjoys working across teams and building relationships.

  • Growth potential - Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to develop skills within a scaling, change-driven environment.

This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-looking company at an exciting stage of growth, offering clear career progression, exposure to senior stakeholders, and study support towards your qualification.

Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.

Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.

Ref: BHJOB3543_6018