FP&A Analyst - Interim Cover 

Job Title FP&A Analyst - Interim Cover- Fixed-Term Contract for a minimum of 12 months.

Location Remote - UK Based

Salary Up To 85000 PerAnnum

Hours Full-Time (Monday-Friday)

Welcome to Juniper Education where our mission is to champion educators empowering them to shape the future generations. Were more than just a support system; were the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services we address a spectrum of needs ensuring excellence in education.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to join Juniper Educations Finance Team on a fixed-term contract for a minimum of 12 months. This is a key value-adding role reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with senior stakeholders across the Group. The FP&A Analyst will be instrumental in producing the Groups rolling forecast annual budget and long-term strategic financial plans.

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced evolving environment. You bring a high level of attention to detail and can confidently manage and interpret large data sets. You are commercially minded technically strong and enjoy influencing stakeholders with meaningful insights we would love to hear from you.

This role is critical in helping shape the commercial direction of the business by providing high-quality analysis insights and actionable recommendations. You will work closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders to monitor business performance support value creation initiatives and ensure financial plans are robust deliverable and aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of the Groups rolling monthly forecast in collaboration with key stakeholders

• Analyse and report on performance against budget and forecast supporting the month-end process

• Deliver monthly Flash financial reports within five working days of month-end

• Maintain and develop financial models including P&L and cash flow forecasts

• Identify key performance drivers and trends to support growth initiatives

• Create insightful reports and presentations to support decision-making and performance reviews

• Coordinate and calculate monthly sales team commissions

• Work on ad-hoc projects and respond to initiatives led by the CFO

• Collaborate across departments to provide financial insight and analysis

Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

• Previous experience in a SaaS or Technology business with recurring revenue models

• Proven experience in FP&A roles with strong understanding of data structure and best practice

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial audiences

• Highly analytical problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach

• Strong planning organisational and time management skills

• Resilient and adaptable under pressure especially during key financial cycles

• Technically strong with experience across financial systems and planning tools

Juniper Education Benefits

Day 1 right to company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year

Day 1 access to 24/7 GP & prescription services

Day 1 access to rewards platform

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Day 1 access to employee assistance platform

Funded development/Qualification opportunities

Voluntary health care cash plan

Voluntary private medical insurance

Plus more!

It is the business expectation this role is being offered on a full-time basis to ensure we maintain quality achieve performance goals and effectively meet customer demands.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at the moment