Financial Planning Analyst

About the Role

Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and regulatory excellence, the company partners with organisations to deliver robust fire safety solutions that protect lives and assets.

As our FP&A Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making across the business. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing insight into financial performance, forecasting, and opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis

* Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets

* Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

* Support business planning and strategic initiatives with data-driven insights

* Partner with operational teams to improve cost control and profitability

* Assist in cash flow forecasting and working capital management

* Produce KPI dashboards and performance metrics

* Support year-end processes and audit requirements

Requirements

* Proven experience in an FP&A, Finance Analyst, or similar role

* Strong financial modelling and analytical skills

* Advanced Excel skills (essential)

* Experience with accounting/ERP systems

* Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

* Experience within construction, compliance, or service-based industries

* Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools

Why Join Us

* A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role

* 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown

* Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)

* Access to continuous learning opportunities through our Award-winning Training Academy

* Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones

If this sounds like a good fit, please apply today—we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early once we find the right person.

Recruitment Agencies

Checkmate Fire Solutions does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from any source other than directly from the candidate. We do not accept unsolicited communications or submissions from external recruitment agencies. Any recruitment agency wishing to submit candidates must have a current, duly executed agreement in place with Checkmate Fire Solutions and must be expressly instructed in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy. In the absence of such agreement and written instruction, Checkmate Fire Solutions reserves the right to consider any CV or candidate submission as unsolicited and shall have no obligation to pay any fees, commissions, or other charges in respect of such submission