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 ...