FP&A Analyst Job at Lynch Wood, Cambridgeshire Full Time NEW

Drive Finance Transformation Through Data, Digital Tools and AI We are looking for a proactive and digitally minded Finance Analyst to join our Global FP&A and Finance Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys combining financial analysis, business partnering, systems expertise and emerging technologies to improve reporting, drive efficiency and deliver greater business insight.

As Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in the delivery of global reporting processes, capital expenditure governance and finance systems support. You will work across international teams to provide high-quality financial reporting, support our IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) environment and champion the use of digital tools and AI-enabled solutions to streamline processes and enhance decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys challenging the status quo, identifying opportunities for automation and using technology to improve the way finance operates.

• Own the administration and continuous improvement of the Capital Approval System (CAS).
• Manage the consolidation and delivery of global capital expenditure reporting across month-end, budget, forecast and long-range planning cycles.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, toolkits and guidance materials to support regional finance teams.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure efficient project approval processes and high-quality financial reporting.
• Deliver insightful analysis on capital projects, fixed assets and depreciation for senior leadership teams.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting, improve workflows and leverage AI-driven solutions to enhance insight and efficiency.

Support Global FP&A Reporting

• Prepare and support the delivery of key management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
• Analyse actual and forecast performance, helping to generate meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Review submissions from regional teams to ensure accuracy, consistency and data integrity.
• Develop reporting packs, presentations and analysis for senior finance leadership.
• Support the evolution of reporting tools, templates and datasets to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Drive adoption of global finance tools by creating training materials and supporting users across international teams.
• Champion the use of digital technologies, automation and AI to improve reporting quality and reduce manual effort.

Finance Systems & TM1 Support

• Support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1).
• Manage TM1 security controls and user access processes.
• Provide first-line support to the global finance community, resolving system queries and delivering user training.
• Assist with finance systems projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Global Finance Systems team to identify opportunities to optimise reporting processes through technology, automation and AI-enabled capabilities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting or Financial Reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate key insights.
• Advanced Excel and strong data manipulation skills.
• Experience working with financial reporting systems and planning tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for improving processes and ways of working.

Desirable

• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1).
• Experience supporting global or multi-regional reporting processes.
• Knowledge of capital expenditure reporting and fixed asset governance.
• Experience with reporting automation, data visualisation tools or business intelligence platforms.
• Practical experience using AI tools, automation technologies or digital solutions within a finance environment.

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of finance transformation within a global organisation. You’ll work closely with senior finance leaders, gain exposure to international operations and play a key role in shaping how finance leverages technology, automation and AI to deliver greater value to the business.
We’re looking for someone who is curious, innovative and excited by the possibilities that digital finance presents. If you’re passionate about using data, systems and AI to create smarter ways of working, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £35000 – £52000