Group FP&A Analyst

About Focusrite plc

Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group dedicated to making music creation easy through innovative technology products. Our brands, including Focusrite, Novation, and ADAM Audio, are category leaders in the music-making industry. We foster an open-door culture that encourages innovation and have won numerous accolades, including six Queen's Awards. We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and building a carbon-neutral future.

Your Next Challenge: Group FP&A Analyst

As a Group FP&A Analyst, you will be part of a small Group Finance team, reporting to the Group FP&A Manager. You will support global sales and operations teams, particularly in EMEA and APAC, driving performance through insightful management reporting and data management. A key focus will be on logistics savings and process automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Reporting:
• Identify, track, and analyze efficiency and cost-saving programs for EMEA and APAC regional operations (e.g., D2C fulfillment, shipping reductions).
• Provide insights into global freight and duty costs.
• Process Improvements:
• Create and maintain robust tracking and reporting for logistics elements (warranty replacements, lost shipments, marketing, loan stock, returns) and work with regional teams to improve processes and controls.
• Collaborate with the global BI team to enhance data quality and master data.
• Work with the BI team on detailed report development and ensure reporting terminology consistency.
• Provide transaction-level support to regional sales teams (e.g., marketing cost tracking, promo queries), acting as a finance business partner.
• Run monthly regional P&Ls.
• Support wider finance functions as needed.

Skills and Experience Required

• Part-qualified or qualifying accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and financial skills; some analytical or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, databases, and Power BI.
• Ability to work independently and proactively seek improvements.
• Eagerness to learn and develop finance skills.
• Strong communicator with the ability to present to, influence, and challenge stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement and efficiency.

About Us

Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity – ‘we make music easy to make’.

Benefits

• Salary: £28,000 - £40,000 per annum.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Flexible/hybrid working.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Private healthcare.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Employee purchase scheme.
• Group bonus scheme.
• Company music events and offsite parties.
• Free lunch in the canteen.
• Company training sessions and encouragement for personal development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Focusrite Group is dedicated to building a great place to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, cultivating an equitable culture where all people feel welcome, safe, and positively represented. We also recognize the impact of climate change and work towards a carbon-neutral future.