Company Description
Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.
Job Description
FP&A Analyst (Advanced) – Bristol | Shape Strategy with Insight
We’re looking for a high-calibre FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team in Bristol. This is a key business partnering role, driving financial planning, performance insight, and strategic decision-making across a complex, project-driven environment.
What you’ll be doing:
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Leading budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning
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Building financial models, scenarios, and sensitivity analysis
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Delivering clear, insightful reporting on P&L, cash flow, and KPIs
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Driving variance analysis and identifying key performance drivers
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Partnering with operational and commercial teams to influence decisions
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Translating complex data into actionable business insight
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Monitoring performance, costs, margins, and profitability
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Supporting financial close with high-quality analysis
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Improving financial processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
Why join:
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High-impact role influencing strategy and performance
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Work in a multinational, project-led environment
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Opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders across the business
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Continuous improvement culture with strong career progression
If you’re ready to step into a strategic finance role and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
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Qualifications
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Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
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3–5 years’ experience in FP&A, Controlling, Reporting, or Audit
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Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
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SAP experience preferred, plus exposure to BI tools (Power BI, EPM, BW)
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Strong analytical mindset with a commercial focus
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.
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Competitive base pay
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Company pension
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31 days holiday
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Life assurance
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Health Care Cash Plan
We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.
We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.
We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***
We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.
We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
