About NextStep

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart, AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network, we are currently looking for an FP&A Analyst to join their team.

About the Company

Our client is a high-growth B2B SaaS company providing data management tools to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. With £35m ARR, 150 staff, and a recent Series C, the business is investing in its Finance function to support data-driven decision-making across commercial and operational teams. The FP&A Manager is hiring an Analyst to help deliver a step-change in the quality and pace of financial planning and reporting.

The Role

As FP&A Analyst, you will be a core part of the financial planning and analysis function, supporting the monthly forecast, annual budget, and ad hoc commercial modelling. You will work closely with the FP&A Manager and business partners across sales, product, and operations.

What You'll Do

• Support preparation of monthly reforecasts, updating actuals, tracking variances, and producing commentary for senior management.
• Maintain and improve the annual budgeting model, coordinating inputs from department heads and finance business partners.
• Build ad hoc financial models to support commercial decisions, including pricing analysis, headcount planning, and investment cases.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting packs.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and reporting automation.

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, management accounting, or a financial analyst role.
• Strong financial modelling skills in Excel; experience with Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or a comparable planning tool is a plus.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent analytical background.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work to tight month-end deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus and study support.
• 25 days holiday and hybrid working from London.
• Pension and private health.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please create your profile at getnextstep.com. Once your profile is complete, our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if it's a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.