Job Description

Job Requisition ID:

37339

Job Closing Date:

25th January 2026
Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT

| Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT

| London, GBR, W1A 1AA

| London, GBR, W1A 1AA

Job Details

JOB TITLE

: FP&A Analyst

JOB BAND

: D

CONTRACT TYPE

: Continuing/Permanent

LOCATION

: Cardiff or London

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.

Purpose of the Role

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'll 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.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking finance function that values innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, work closely with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that enhance financial performance across the BBC.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

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.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

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. Disclaimer


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.


For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk


Redeployment


The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.