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FP&A Analyst in Cardiff
Turning numbers into decisions.
Day to day in Cardiff
What a fp&a analyst
does in Cardiff.
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 for the Cardiff 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 in Cardiff
Real Cardiff market rates, not a national average.
Medior FP&A Analyst · Cardiff
£56,667 – £61,833
Typical: £59,500 per year
High confidence — direct city benchmark
Recruiting in Cardiff
Why Cardiff needs
a specialist.
FP&A Analyst recruitment in Cardiff works best with a genuine specialist, not a generalist agency treating it as one line among fifty other sectors. Day to day, that often means ad hoc analysis to support decision-making — one of several things a fp&a analyst in Cardiff is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes insurance and financial services employers with major local operations. That's the whole point of a Market Expert model — real market knowledge of fp&a analyst hiring in Cardiff, not a generic recruitment process.
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Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
FP&A Analyst in Cardiff FAQs.
Can you provide temporary FP&A Analyst cover in Cardiff at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a FP&A Analyst position in Cardiff is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you recruit FP&A Analyst roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Cardiff?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Cardiff needing a single, sole-charge FP&A Analyst hire.
What does it cost an employer in Cardiff 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 do you recruit FP&A Analyst roles in Cardiff without a local office?+
We work with Cardiff employers and candidates remotely for FP&A Analyst roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
Can I see live FP&A Analyst vacancies in Cardiff 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 Cardiff vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for FP&A Analyst roles in Cardiff?+
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.
Do you place FP&A Analyst candidates in Cardiff?+
Yes — FP&A Analyst is one of the positions we place in Cardiff, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Cardiff without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
How does the process work if I want to become a FP&A Analyst in Cardiff?+
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 in Cardiff that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for FP&A Analyst roles in Cardiff?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Cardiff market for FP&A Analyst roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
What's the career progression after a FP&A Analyst role in Cardiff?+
A common next step from FP&A Analyst is finance business partner — the bridge between finance and the business. We see this progression play out for candidates in Cardiff just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into FP&A Analyst roles in Cardiff?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the FP&A Analyst talent pool in Cardiff, not just an afterthought.
How much does a FP&A Analyst earn in Cardiff?+
FP&A Analyst salaries in Cardiff 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.
Do you charge candidates for FP&A Analyst roles in Cardiff?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
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- 04Finance Business PartnerThe bridge between finance and the business.
- 05Finance ManagerRuns the finance function, day to day.
- 06Management AccountantThe engine room of monthly reporting.
No waffle. Just the right person.