This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant - FP&A to support financial planning and analysis within a financial services environment. This is a 6-month contract and will be based across the businesses' London and Leicester offices.

Client Details

This financial services organisation is a small-sized company known for its expertise in delivering tailored solutions to its clients. They are committed to excellence in their field and value precision and efficiency in their accounting and finance operations.

Description

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including the redevelopment and improvement of existing budget and forecast models.
• Build, maintain, and enhance three-statement financial models covering P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Provide full P&L ownership, with responsibility across both revenue and cost lines rather than a single area.
• Deliver robust cash flow forecasting and balance sheet analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner closely with the Head of FP&A, acting as a key support on analysis, modelling, and planning activities.
• Produce clear financial insights and commentary for senior leadership, including the founder of the consulting company.
• Support ad-hoc commercial analysis and scenario modelling as required.
• Operate effectively without reliance on a specific finance system, demonstrating strong Excel and modelling capability.

Profile

• Strong FP&A background with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Proven experience building and working with three-statement models.
• Solid understanding of the full P&L, as well as cash flow and balance sheet mechanics.
• Comfortable working in a relatively unstructured environment with evolving processes.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Highly analytical, detail-driven, and commercially minded.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate between £400 and £500.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and variety.
• Opportunity to work across London and Leicester with travel expense offered to Leicester.
• Exposure to key financial processes and decision-making activities.

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for financial planning and analysis, we encourage you to apply for this Project Accountant - FP&A role today.