FP&A Analyst

About The Role

Are you a driven finance professional with a passion for turning data into meaningful business insight? We are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team, playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business partnering across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders, you'll provide robust analysis and commercial insight to support decision-making, drive cost control, and improve business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant or Finance Analyst looking to develop their career within a commercially focused FP&A environment, where you'll have the opportunity to influence change, enhance reporting processes, and support strategic growth initiatives. This role is based at our Head Office in Wolverhampton and operates on a hybrid working model, with colleagues attending the office three days per week.

Role and Responsibilities Annual Budgeting and monthly forecasting Analysing Opex spend vs. budget, creating forecasts Commercial business partnering with budge holders driving cost control and visibility Preparation of Reporting and Power. Points for Board Packs, Senior Management Packs and Business Updates Report and presentation of monthly financial performance to senior management Process and reporting improvements Driving change within the current reporting systems to improve outputs Ensure monthly cost centre P&L reports are accurate by checking work completed by the accounts department About You Experience Requirements Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, or similar role with responsibility for departmental, branch, or operational P&Ls.

Experience within an FP&A environment is desirable; however, candidates with strong analytical capability, commercial awareness, and attention to detail will also be considered. Proven ability to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting. Experience partnering with operational stakeholders and providing financial insight to support business decisions.

Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, analysis, and reporting. Person Specification An experienced finance professional looking to develop their career in a commercially focused FP&A role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.

Commercially minded, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, meaningful insights and recommendations. Proactive and results-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge existing processes. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Strong Excel skills are essential; experience of financial modelling and scenario planning would be advantageous. Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence/reporting tools is highly desirable. Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or working towards a recognised accounting qualification. Self-motivated, adaptable, and confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

About Us

At GSF Car Parts, we're not just supplying car parts, we're driving the future of the automotive aftermarket. As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we've achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we're building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day.

But what really sets us apart is our people. We're a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we're constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers.

We're ambitious about where we're going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you. This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts. Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!

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