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Posted 29 June, 2026
BBC

FP&A analyst

BBC
Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT Hybrid Fixed Term
Salary: £50,000 to £53,000 Annually
Reference: 48126

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term contract, Full-time running to 26 March 2027.
DEPARTMENT: Nations, BBC Group Finance
LOCATION: Cardiff - two days expected in the office with the remainder hybrid.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £53,000pa depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The FP&A Analyst will drive effective financial planning for their division through the preparation of end-to-end short-to-medium term budgets and forecasts. You will be accountable for the delivery of divisional corporate reporting requirements and management information helping to drive business decisions.
The FP&A Analyst will work closely with the finance business partnering team and budget holders, providing support and analysis on key cost drivers, as well as helping to identify risks and opportunities to drive improved financial performance.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The BBC’s FP&A team plays a key role in supporting one of the world’s most trusted public service broadcasters. You will work at the heart of financial planning, delivering insight that directly supports operational and investment decisions across the organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to shape financial decisions and drive efficiency, all within a purpose-led environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
As FP&A Analyst, you will be involved with the following:

  • Forecasting & Budgeting: Production, and review, of short and medium term plans for continuous cost centres, extrapolating trends and supporting the input of data into Finance systems.
  • Strategic planning & Cost Management: Develop accurate and achievable forecasts which balance creative aspirations and financial constraints.
  • Financial Advisory & Decision Support: Provide strategic business advice, problem-solving, and risk identification for budget holders and Finance teams to support business performance and decision making.
  • Reporting & financial control: Providing insightful budget and forecasting commentary, including articulate variance analysis, turning complex data into actionable insights for both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Act as a key finance contact for the designated business unit whilst supporting and contributing to the delivery of the overall Divisional Finance service.
  • Process Improvement & Automation. Identify and implement improvements in FP&A processes, controls, and reporting – enhancing efficiency, consistency, and long-term value.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
  • Proven experience delivering high-quality financial planning and analysis services.
  • Strong inquisitive skills to assess financial drivers, perform variance analysis, and present findings effectively.
  • Ability to work across Finance and non-Finance teams to support informed decision-making.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial software, and driving standardisation and automation

If you can bring these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Close date 5 July 2026.

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.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.