Analyst

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a well-established and growing organisation within a fast-paced commercial sector. Based just South of Newbury, Berkshire this role sits within a high-performing finance team and reports directly to the Finance Business Manager.
The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their career and to make a move into a more analytical and business critical role.

What will the Analyst role involve?

• Supporting the Finance Business Manager in the preparation of weekly and monthly management reports using in-house systems and advanced Excel models
• Reviewing and analysing financial information, investigating anomalies and providing clear explanations for variances against budget and forecast
• Producing detailed monthly performance analysis, identifying trends and offering insight to support improved financial outcomes
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, gaining exposure to key commercial drivers of the business
• Assisting the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analytical requests throughout the month
• Developing and enhancing automated reporting and processing solutions to improve efficiency and data accuracy
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls

Suitable Candidate for the Analyst vacancy:

• CIMA or ACCA part-qualified with relevant practical finance experience
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to interpret and challenge data
• Advanced Excel capability, with a willingness and enthusiasm to further develop technical skills
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys working with financial information to support business decisions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across finance and the wider business
• A curious, positive and continuous-improvement-focused mindset

Additional benefits and information for the role of Analyst:

• Competitive salary package, with study support where applicable
• Exposure to senior finance leadership and commercial decision-making
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with a focus on development
• Flexible working options subject to role requirements
• Hybrid offering of up to 50% working from home
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing finance function

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