FP&A Analyst - News

Job Overview

Join the BBC Finance team within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function to play a pivotal role in shaping financial planning and analysis across the organization. As an FP&A Analyst, you will prepare robust short‑to‑mid‑term divisional budgets and forecasts, partnering with Finance teams to deliver meaningful insights that drive decision‑making and continuous improvement.

• Partner with budget holders and Finance teams to provide business advice that supports performance and decision‑making.
• Identify risks and opportunities within your business area promptly.
• Prepare divisional forecasts and budgets using data‑driven insights.
• Oversee self‑serve budget/forecast activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliver insightful commentary and variance analysis for stakeholders.
• Act as lead contact for divisional EFT analysis and finance‑related queries.
• Support collaboration across Finance functions and prepare management reporting packs.
• Assist with corporate information requests and submissions.
• Mentor and support FP&A Associate Analysts as needed.

• Professional accounting accreditation (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong FP&A experience with commercial acumen.
• Analytical mindset with ability to challenge and interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
• Ability to collaborate across Finance and non‑Finance teams.
• Experience in identifying process improvements and driving automation.
• Experience in business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note:

If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks;
Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE:
Upto £55,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.