Senior FP&A Analyst

Lawhive

. Own group-level forecasting across revenue, headcount, costs and cash flow .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £80,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), with strong capabilities in financial modeling, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to build scalable tools and processes while providing actionable insights to drive business decisions.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Financial ModellingAdvanced Excel/Google Sheets SkillsData AnalysisStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingData AnalysisRevenue ModelsCost AnalysisOperational MetricsScenario ModellingSensitivity AnalysisBudgetingKPI TrackingReporting Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCommercial MindsetIntellectual CuriositySelf-StarterRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

FP&ACommercial FinanceStrategic AnalysisHigh-Growth EnvironmentsAudit-Ready Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own group-level forecasting across revenue, headcount, costs and cash flow
Build and maintain financial models supporting planning and investment decisions
Analyse performance trends and highlight risks, opportunities and drivers
Lead scenario modelling, long-range planning and sensitivity analysis
Partner with functional leaders to understand performance, risks and future requirements
Translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Provide commercial input on new initiatives and operational decisions
Build relationships and support decision-making with high-quality data
Produce monthly reporting packs with commentary, analysis and a clear narrative
Track revenue, margins, unit economics and operational KPIs
Improve reporting processes, dashboards and data visibility
Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure accurate, consistent outputs
Build scalable FP&A tools, processes and reporting frameworks
Run the budgeting cycle and establish standardised planning processes
Partner with Management Accounting on performance reviews, month-end insight and variance analysis
Strengthen financial governance and planning discipline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic analysis
Experience in a startup or scale-up, ideally having built or rebuilt an FP&A function
Strong financial modelling capability
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
Ability to analyse complex data sets and translate them into clear recommendations
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
Strong understanding of revenue models, costs, margins and operational metrics
Highly analytical, commercially minded and intellectually curious
Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities
Self-starter who enjoys building structure, improving tools and driving clarity
Must be able to work hybrid with 3 days onsite per week
Must be able to work in the UK; visa sponsorship requirements must be disclosed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups
25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
Extra day for your birthday, moving day and wedding day
Opportunity to earn up to 5 more days with tenure
Private Medical Insurance via Bupa (including subsidised gym membership)
Cycle to work scheme
Nursery benefits
Pension contribution via Nest
Work from anywhere for a month
Top-spec MacBook
Regular team-building activities and socials