Financial Planning Analyst Location: Reading, RG7 About the Role Our client, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, is driven by a passion for creativity, performance, and delivering inspiring user experiences that resonate with musicians and creators worldwide. We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Financial Planning Analyst. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a key part in enabling data-driven decision-making across a global business. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining business intelligence dashboards, conducting detailed analysis, and supporting performance reporting across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain engaging, user-friendly dashboards in MicroStrategy, enabling self-service access to business-critical data. • Enhance and streamline existing reporting tools to increase clarity, accuracy, and strategic value. • Work closely with internal stakeholders to define KPIs aligned with commercial and financial goals. • Gain a deep understanding of operational, commercial, and financial datasets and their implications for business performance. • Collaborate with the BI team to ensure the right data structures are in place within data cubes to support reporting needs. • Conduct rigorous data validation, checks, and analysis to ensure data accuracy and integrity. • Partner with stakeholders across departments to understand their analytical needs and translate them into effective reporting solutions. • Champion the use of MicroStrategy reporting across the business and support end users in adoption and training. • Deliver ad-hoc reporting and insights to support business decisions and strategic planning. • Communicate complex data in a clear, visual, and actionable format tailored to a variety of audiences. Benefits • Competitive salary package • Company pension scheme • Private healthcare plan • On-site parking • Opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a highly numerate mindset. • 2+ years of work experience in financial analysis, commercial analysis, or business intelligence roles. • Minimum A/A in GCSE Maths (or equivalent); A-Level Maths preferred. • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent data visualisation and presentation capabilities. • Passion for transforming raw data into meaningful business insights. • Familiarity with BI tools (ideally MicroStrategy) or a strong willingness to learn.