Graduate FP&A Analyst

About the Role

Focus Group, a rapidly expanding private equity-backed technology firm, is seeking a Graduate FP&A Analyst to join their team in Shoreham-by-Sea. This role balances onsite presence with the flexibility to work from home two days a week. As an integral part of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) department, this position offers a hands-on opportunity to work on meaningful business challenges starting from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributing to the creation of the annual business plan, periodic forecasts, and management reports.
• Providing actionable insights and analyses that support the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Assisting with commission administration and the evaluation of commission structures.
• Designing and monitoring KPIs and other performance metrics aligned with company strategy.
• Leading scenario modeling activities and capital expenditure forecasting.
• Gathering and integrating data from various systems to generate comprehensive business insights.
• Participating in broader financial projects across the department.

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree with strong academic results.
• Excellent analytical abilities combined with independent critical thinking.
• Proficient Excel user, ideally with experience in planning or business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan, or Adaptive.
• Curiosity about business operations beyond just numerical data.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills capable of clearly explaining complex analyses in written, graphical, and verbal formats.
• Motivated and aspiring to develop a professional career in the finance sector.

Preferred but Not Mandatory

• Degree focused on Accounting, Finance, Business, or Management fields.
• Prior experience in FP&A, mergers & acquisitions, transaction services, or strategic consulting.
• Competency in Power BI or comparable data visualization tools.

Why Join Focus Group?

Positioned at the core of an ambitious private equity-backed growth strategy, Focus Group offers diverse, fast-paced work environments with ample opportunities for career progression. This role is particularly suited to graduates eager to contribute visibly to business decisions and advance within the finance function.