FP&A Analyst

Job description

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. WHAT TO EXPECT As we continue to scale towards certification and entry into service, we're looking for a Financial Planning Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a high-impact role at the centre of our FP&A function, helping drive financial performance, planning and decision-making across the business. You'll work closely with Finance, Programme teams and senior stakeholders to deliver insightful reporting, robust forecasting and data-driven analysis that supports the next phase of Vertical's growth. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Financial Planning Analyst, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting and planning processes. Your responsibilities will include: FINANCIAL PLANNING & FORECASTING - Support the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-range plans - Maintain and improve financial models used for business planning and investment decisions - Deliver scenario modelling and ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making - Consolidate operating expense forecasts and monitor risks and opportunities across the business REPORTING & PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS - Prepare monthly management reporting aligned with externally reported financial results - Produce and own FP&A reporting packs, including variance analysis and performance commentary - Support monthly performance reviews through structured financial analysis and deep-dive investigations - Ensure consistency and reconciliation across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting - Enhance cash reporting capabilities, providing improved visibility and actionable insight DATA, SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS - Maintain high-quality financial data within our ERP environment - Ensure the integrity of dimensions, mappings and approval workflows - Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting outputs - Extract, validate and analyse data using SQL and other analytical tools - Develop and maintain a clear and consistent financial KPI framework BUSINESS PARTNERING - Partner with stakeholders across Engineering, Programmes and Corporate Functions - Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights - Investigate performance drivers and recommend improvements - Collaborate with Accounting and wider Finance teams to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency WHAT YOU'LL BRING - We're looking for someone who combines strong financial and analytical capability with a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. - Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - Experience within Financial Planning & Analysis or a similar finance role - Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles - Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and Power Query - Experience working with ERP systems and financial data structures - Ability to analyse and manipulate data using SQL - Experience creating dashboards and visualisations using Power BI or similar tools - Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail - Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders DESIRABLE - Experience within a high-growth, scale-up or pre-revenue environment - Exposure to aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or other complex project-based industries - Experience supporting long-range planning and investment appraisal activities - Understanding of finance controls, governance and reporting frameworks #LI-AH1 What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. - 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday - 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) - 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership - Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits - Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand) - Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance - Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee - Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it - Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.