Senior FP&A Analyst

TITLE: Senior FP&A Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTING TO: VP, Business Operations Support  

OFFICE LOCATION: Madrid, Spain 

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid, Full-time 

 

IPC is a global fintech company that puts people at the center of innovation. With a strong global footprint, we empower financial institutions and capital markets with advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions. 

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency. 

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success. 

www.IPC.com 

 Role Overview: 

 This role is responsible for providing high-quality analytical and financial insights to senior management and external stakeholders (e.g., the Board of Directors) to support strategic decision-making and business transformation initiatives. 

 The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive financial and operational analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance and trend analysis, KPI development and tracking, and qualitative assessments of risks and opportunities. A key responsibility will be to own, maintain, and continuously enhance the company’s financial model, leveraging advanced Excel and financial modelling skills to simulate business scenarios and inform strategic planning. 

 The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and a deep understanding of the communications and/or network services industry. 

 Key responsibilities:  

 Financial Modelling & Analysis 

• Own, develop, and continuously improve the company’s financial model to support forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives. 

• Apply advanced Excel and financial modelling techniques to assess business performance and inform decision-making. 

• Conduct variance, sensitivity, and trend analyses to highlight key business drivers and potential risks/opportunities. 

Business Partnering & Strategic Insight 

• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the business transformation team, finance organization, and key functional leaders. 

• Challenge assumptions, scope and frame business problems, and deliver data-driven insights that influence strategic outcomes. 

• Support the formulation and tracking of transformation programs, including defining KPIs and success metrics. 

Reporting & Communication 

• Deliver clear, concise financial reports and presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors. 

• Ensure timely collection of critical data and documentation across departments to meet reporting deadlines. 

• Translate complex financial findings into actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders. 

Process Improvement & Systems Development 

• Streamline FP&A processes to improve accuracy, reduce manual work, and increase efficiency in financial reporting cycles. 

• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to enhance financial planning and business intelligence systems. 

• Partner in the ongoing evolution of dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to improve visibility and decision support. 

Ad-Hoc Analysis & Projects 

• Lead and support ad-hoc analytical projects that inform business strategy and operational improvement. 

• Provide strategic recommendations and scenario-based insights to the CFO and business transformation leadership. 

 Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role: 

• 4-6 years of relevant Finance experience in a fast-paced and high-growth environment, direct FP&A and financial modelling experience. 

• BA or BS in Finance or equivalent work experience, accounting qualification is an advantage. 

• Industry experience in the SaaS, communications, or network services industries is strongly preferred. 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

• Exposure to business intelligence tools (like Tableau, Microsoft PowerBI) and ability to help define and track KPIs, partnering with IT and other stakeholders is an advantage. 

• High attention to detail with ability to cross check numbers for accuracy and reasonableness. 

• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization and work strategically and collaboratively across departments. 

• Demonstrated success working under pressure and managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. 

• Proficiency in English. 

 

What’s in It for You? 

At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.  

In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer benefits including:     
 

• Competitive Base Salaries 

• Benefits Package: 

• Private Enhanced Health Insurance 

• Pluxee Restaurant Pass 

• Pluxee Transport Pass (only for Hybrid positions) 

• Additional Benefits: 

• Access to Flexible Retribution Scheme 

• Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program 

• Certification Bonus Program 

• Access to “IPC University” (our Internal E-Learning Platform) 

• Access to LinkedIn Learning 

• Access to Babbel+ Platform and Local Language Training Program 

• Wellness Program (including access to Modern Health Platform) 

• Employee Referral Scheme 

Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process. 

 

Additional Information: 

 

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.  

 

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC. 

You can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/. 

IPC’s Work Culture: 

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.  

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.  

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.