Job Description

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Group FP&A Analyst to join its Group Finance team. Reporting to the Group FP&A Manager, you will help strengthen planning, reporting and analysis across the Group, providing insight that supports informed decision-making and the continued development of Finance as a strategic partner to the business.

What you'll do

• Prepare and improve financial models and reports for budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning.
• Own and enhance reporting and analysis tools used across group, functional, divisional and regional teams.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to identify performance drivers and support strategic decisions.
• Help standardise and automate planning and reporting processes.
• Support global finance teams with planning data, reporting and query resolution, including IBM Controller.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and materials for the Finance Leadership Team.

What you'll bring

• Experience in financial planning, analysis or finance business partnering within a complex, multinational or matrix environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, complex formulae and management of large datasets.
• Experience as an expert user of financial or consolidation systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain analysis clearly.
• A proactive approach to process improvement, strong organisation and close attention to data integrity.

Preferred, but not essential

• A professional finance qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent, or progress towards one.
• Experience in a complex international, matrixed organisation.
• Exposure to technology, scientific instrumentation or manufacturing.
• Direct experience of IBM Controller.

Why join

You will join a collaborative Group Finance team and work with senior finance leaders and regional teams across a global business. The role offers broad FP&A exposure, opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes, and strong development potential within Group Finance and the wider finance function.

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