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FP&A Analyst

Turning numbers into decisions.

Day to day

What a fp&a analyst
actually does.

Builds the models and forecasts the business actually runs on — the analytical backbone behind budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making. Here's what the role covers day to day across the businesses we recruit for.

  • Building and maintaining financial models and forecasts
  • Budget preparation and variance analysis
  • Business partnering with operational stakeholders
  • Reporting on KPIs and commercial performance
  • Ad hoc analysis to support decision-making
  • System and process improvements (Power BI, automation)

What it pays

£45.5k – £59k

Real market rates, not a national average.

£45.5k suits a Finance Analyst moving into FP&A. £53k–£59k suits an analytically strong analyst with modelling skills across multiple territories — strong system skills add a premium.

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Medior FP&A Analyst · Coventry

Typical: £55,500 per year

Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence

Where this leads

From fp&a analyst to
finance business partner.

Finance Business Partner

The bridge between finance and the business.

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Hiring or looking?

Either way, we can help.

Hiring

Need a fp&a analyst?

Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.

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Job seeking

Ready to be one?

Send us your CV or browse live FP&A Analyst roles across Coventry, Birmingham and Warwickshire.

Common questions

FP&A Analyst FAQs.

What does a FP&A Analyst do?

Builds the models and forecasts the business actually runs on — the analytical backbone behind budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.

How much does a FP&A Analyst earn in the West Midlands?

Salaries for FP&A Analyst roles across Coventry, Birmingham and Warwickshire typically sit at £45.5k – £59k. £45.5k suits a Finance Analyst moving into FP&A. £53k–£59k suits an analytically strong analyst with modelling skills across multiple territories — strong system skills add a premium.

Is a FP&A Analyst role permanent or temporary?

We recruit FP&A Analyst positions on both a permanent and temporary basis, depending on what the business and the candidate need — many of our clients also use temp-to-perm as a low-risk way to trial a hire before committing.

What qualifications do I need to become a FP&A Analyst?

FP&A Analyst roles typically call for ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or being well into your studies towards one), alongside the relevant hands-on experience — exact requirements vary by employer, so it's worth talking to us about what a specific vacancy needs.

What's the career progression after FP&A Analyst?

A common next step from FP&A Analyst is finance business partner — the bridge between finance and the business. Many of the candidates we place build exactly this kind of progression over several moves, not just one.

Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into FP&A Analyst roles?

Yes — candidates part-qualified or finalist-level in ACCA, CIMA or ACA are a core part of who we place into FP&A Analyst roles, alongside those already fully qualified.

How does the process work if I want to become a FP&A Analyst?

Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live FP&A Analyst opportunities that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.

Do you charge candidates anything to apply for FP&A Analyst roles?

No — there's never a cost to candidates, for this role or any other. Our fee is paid by the employer, and only once a placement is successfully made.

Will my CV be shared with employers without my permission?

No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer without your explicit permission first.

Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for FP&A Analyst roles?

Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we support every FP&A Analyst candidate, not an optional extra.

Can I see live FP&A Analyst vacancies before speaking to someone?

Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every FP&A Analyst vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.

What does it cost an employer to recruit a FP&A Analyst through you?

There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.

How quickly can you fill a FP&A Analyst vacancy?

Temporary cover can often be arranged within days. Permanent FP&A Analyst roles vary with seniority, but our shortlists are built from people we already know rather than a fresh keyword search, so they typically move faster than a generalist agency's.

Can you provide temporary FP&A Analyst cover at short notice?

Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a FP&A Analyst position is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.

What happens if a FP&A Analyst hire doesn't work out?

Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.

Do you offer working interviews for FP&A Analyst vacancies?

Yes — a working interview means the candidate spends a real day in the FP&A Analyst role, on your systems, with your actual workload, before either side commits. It's one of the ways we take the risk out of a new hire.

Do you recruit FP&A Analyst roles for SMEs as well as large employers?

Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands and shared service centres through to owner-managed SMEs needing a single, sole-charge FP&A Analyst hire.

Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for FP&A Analyst roles?

Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.

What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for FP&A Analyst roles?

We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the FP&A Analyst market, the going rate, and who's actually looking, rather than running a keyword search against a generic database.

No waffle. Just the right person.

Let's find your
fp&a analyst.