Finance Analyst

Your new company

You will be working for a growing business with a strong market presence and an impressive portfolio of well-known customers who are looking to strengthen its finance team with the appointment of a Finance Analyst looking to grow their career.
This business is investing heavily in its commercial and financial reporting capabilities, creating an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional like you to develop your analytical skills while gaining broad exposure across the organisation.

Your new role

You will be sitting at the intersection of finance, data and commercial decision-making. You will play a key role in helping senior leaders understand business performance and identify opportunities for growth.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and stakeholders across multiple departments, you'll turn data into meaningful insights, challenge existing reporting processes and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing insightful management and performance reporting
• Analysing financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities
• Building and enhancing reporting tools, dashboards and analysis models
• Partnering with stakeholders across operations and management teams
• Assisting with cash flow monitoring and financial reporting processes
• Driving reporting improvements and greater automation

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for a naturally curious and analytical individual who enjoys understanding how businesses operate and using data to influence decisions.You may be studying towards an accounting qualification or have gained equivalent practical finance experience. Most importantly, you'll have strong analytical capability and a desire to develop your career within a commercially focused finance environment.
To be successful, you'll ideally have

• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and data analysis
• Experience producing management information, analysis or business reporting
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools would be advantageous

What you'll get in return.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career beyond transactional finance and gain exposure to commercial finance, business partnering and strategic decision-making.You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll be encouraged to challenge processes, develop new skills and make a visible impact on business performance alongside a very supportive finance leader.
In return, you'll receive

• Salary of £30,000 to £35,000
• Genuine progression opportunities within finance
• The opportunity to help shape a newly created role
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• This role is office based initially

What you need to do now.

If you're interested in this opportunity forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Nicola Norrington on or call

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