FP&A Analyst
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Job Summary
We are building the UKs next generation engineering powerhouse providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience.
We specialise in turning advances in sensing AI and communications into operational capability at the edge where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology improving decision making for frontline teams and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments.
Headquartered in Bristol Rowden employs around 160 people and operates over 20000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europes fastest growing engineering businesses.
Due to increased demand we are expanding our commercial finance capability and are looking for a commercially minded FP&A Analyst to support pricing planning and decision making across the business.
We specialise in turning advances in sensing AI and communications into operational capability at the edge where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology improving decision making for frontline teams and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments.
Headquartered in Bristol Rowden employs around 160 people and operates over 20000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europes fastest growing engineering businesses.
Due to increased demand we are expanding our commercial finance capability and are looking for a commercially minded FP&A Analyst to support pricing planning and decision making across the business.
Key areas of responsibility
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Support headcount and cost modelling including workforce growth planning across teams and programmes.
- Analyse performance against budget and forecast identifying drivers risks and areas for action.
- Contribute to improving the quality pace and robustness of FP&A outputs including increased automation and use of modern tooling.
Commercial ROI & Pricing Support
- Support pricing for new customer opportunities working with sales delivery and bid teams to model costs margins and commercial risk.
- Maintain and develop pricing models for both standard and non standard deals.
- Perform ROI analysis for investments initiatives and delivery models supporting prioritisation and decision making.
- Assist with contract level financial analysis including margin analysis sensitivities and downside risk assessment.
M&A and Strategic Support
- Support financial analysis related to potential acquisitions investments or strategic partnerships.
- Assist with modelling scenario analysis and commercial due diligence activities as required.
- Contribute to post investment or post acquisition financial analysis and tracking where relevant.
Cross Functional Decision Support
- Work with stakeholders across the business on cross cutting initiatives that require financial insight.
- Produce clear well structured analysis that supports both short term decisions and longer term planning.
- Help define and track KPIs that link financial performance to operational outcomes.
Process Improvement & Tooling
- Actively contribute to improving finance processes models and ways of working.
- Explore and embed the use of automation and AI to improve analysis forecasting and reporting.
- Support the ongoing development of models used for management and board reporting.
Key skills experience and behaviours
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting grounding.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with high confidence in Excel or equivalent tools.
- Commercial mindset with interest in pricing contracts ROI and growth decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and switch context effectively.
- Clear communicator able to explain financial analysis to non finance stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience in an FP&A commercial finance or analytical role.
- Exposure to pricing bid support ROI analysis or M&A activity.
- Experience using AI tools financial systems or planning platforms or at least
- Practical interest in using AI or automation to improve finance workflows.
What were looking for
- Someone hungry for a fast-paced role with real responsibility and exposure.
- Comfortable working across teams and contributing to cross cutting initiatives.
- Pragmatic curious and confident forming views with incomplete information.
- Motivated to grow with the business and develop into a more senior commercial finance role over time.
Working at Rowden
We are committed to building a flexible inclusive and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills experience and backgrounds so please apply and come as you are!
We also recognise the importance of flexible working and support this wherever we can. We typically operate a flexible hybrid-working model with an average 3 days in the office each week (dependent on the role). We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility part-time working requirements and/or workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Rowden is a Disability Confident Committed company and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply for our roles. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need up front to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible.
Finally if you feel that you dont meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience wed still love to hear from you!
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IC
About Company
Rowden designs and builds systems, infrastructure, and applications to deliver mission advantage to those working to protect the security of the UK and its allies. We are setting a new standard in government technology provision: hyper-efficient engineering, better customer relationsh ... View more
