Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

SALARY: 50339per annum (pro rata)

HOURS: 40 per week Monday Friday

LOCATION: Albert Road Bristol

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - 6 month fixed term contract

About Bristol Waste Company

At Bristol Waste Company what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council we support the citys sustainability goals while delivering highquality valueformoney services. Our commercial operations are growing and were looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Purpose of the role:

To provide FP&A support to the Waste & FM services leading on budgeting forecasting management reporting and business partnering underpinned by strong financial modelling capability. The role designs builds and maintains robust financial models translating complex data into clear actionable information and works closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to drive planning performance monitoring and commercial decision making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts for the Waste & FM services working with budget holders to build robust assumption-led plans.
• Review monthly management reporting including variance analysis of actuals against budget and forecast explaining drivers and recommending corrective action.
• Act as a business partner to operational and commercial teams providing financial challenge and support to budget holders throughout the planning and reporting cycle.
• Translate complex data into clear and meaningful insights for non technical stakeholders highlighting key drivers risks and recommendations.
• Ensure strong model governance including documentation quality checks audit trails and version control.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Finance Data & Reporting Operations and Bristol City Council to gather assumptions validate inputs and align outputs with business needs.
• Monitor performance by reviewing actuals against forecasts refining assumptions and updating models to reflect changing business conditions.
• Produce a range of modelling outputs including valuation models sensitivity and scenario analyses business cases KPI dashboards and investment appraisals.
• Support decision making by providing high quality analytical insight that strengthens commercial understanding and enables strategic growth.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

Skills

• Advanced Excel capability including complex formulas and data transformation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical analysis in a clear simple way for senior stakeholders.
• Structured approach to modelling and documentation.
• Confident business partnering and stakeholder management skills able to build credibility with budget holders.

Knowledge

• Advanced Excel capability including complex formulas and data transformation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical analysis in a clear simple way for senior stakeholders.
• Structured approach to modelling and documentation.
• Confident business partnering and stakeholder management skills able to build credibility with budget holders.

Experience

• Proven experience designing financial models for forecasting scenario analysis or investment evaluation.
• Experience within an FP&A role including budgeting reforecasting and month-end management reporting.
• Experience presenting insights and recommendations to non technical audiences.
• Experience implementing controls documentation and quality checks within modelling processes.
• Sector knowledge of waste local government or utilities is desirable.
  

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• 200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900 retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing

Everyone Belongs

Were proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you havent heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team

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