FP&A Analyst

Job Introduction

HCRG Care Group are looking for a proactive and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our high‑performing finance team. In this pivotal role, you will provide accurate, timely and insightful financial information that supports strategic decision‑making across the organisation. Acting as a key link between finance and operations, you’ll ensure financial clarity, robust control, and meaningful analysis that drives performance and business improvement.

If you’re ambitious, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your FP&A career, this is an exciting opportunity to influence the financial direction of a purpose‑driven organisation.

This is a fixed-term opportunity for 12 months that offers remote working.

• Month-End & Reporting
  • Lead month-end close activities including pre-close tasks, journal postings and board pack preparation.
  • Consolidate financial results across business units and review exceptionals, non‑EBITDA items, and interest accruals.
  • Prepare flash results, trend analysis, profit & loss reports and performance dashboards for senior leadership.
• Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Co‑ordinate quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles.
  • Set up and consolidate forecast/budget models and deliver insightful variance analysis.
  • Support business units through forecasting and budget preparation periods.
• Analysis & Performance Improvement
  • Provide financial analysis that informs decision‑making at senior levels.
  • Review and develop capital expenditure forecasts and monitor cost centre performance.
  • Drive improvements to reporting processes, templates and system efficiency.
• Financial Systems & Control
  • Maintain the chart of accounts and manage creation of cost centres and GL accounts.
  • Support financial systems and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Co‑ordinate external financial submissions and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a bridge between finance, payroll, IT and operational teams.
  • Ensure alignment on reporting deadlines, processes and requirements.
  • Lead improvements in FTE reporting accuracy across the organisation.

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Minimum 3 years’ FP&A experience.
• Strong financial modelling skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Solid understanding of month-end close, budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• A team player with a positive, “can do” attitude and a desire to grow.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders.

• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools such as Business Central or Jet Reports.

Joining HCRG Care Group means being part of an organisation that is driven by purpose—delivering high-quality, people-focused care services to communities nationwide. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your career growth is encouraged. Make an impact where your insights help shape better care for communities across the UK.

Please note: as this role offers remote working, this role has been advertised several times covering a variety of locations across the UK however there is only one vacancy and applicants do not need to apply more than once.

As an FP&A Analyst, you’ll be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group. You will feel valued as an FP&A Analyst within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £50,000-£60,000 salary (dependent on experience) with group pension
• Private medical insurance with fast access to the most used specialists including for musculoskeletal problems and for mental health support – at locations across the country
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location in Runcorn
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases as well as cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma…