Finance Analyst

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Finance Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their analytical, commercial and operational finance skills within a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business decision-making, enhancing financial processes, and overseeing stock and operational reporting across multiple business units. This position offers exposure to a variety of finance and business improvement projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

Please note this is an office-based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain stock-related financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity of information.
• Develop and deliver key performance reports, identifying trends and providing insight to support business performance.
• Analyse operational processes and contribute to initiatives designed to improve efficiency, controls and profitability.
• Partner with stakeholders across various departments to enhance reporting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Support cross-functional and finance-led projects, taking ownership of specific workstreams where appropriate.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to assist operational teams in making informed decisions.
• Coordinate and assist with stock count exercises and audit-related activities.
• Process overseas supplier invoices and support treasury-related tasks.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.
• Assist with month-end reporting, management accounts preparation and wider finance activities as required.
• Prepare indirect tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant reporting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of enhanced financial controls and workflows.
• Provide support across transactional finance functions when required.
• Contribute to team objectives and provide cover during periods of absence.

About You

• Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, Commercial Finance, or similar analytical finance role.
• Currently studying towards, or interested in pursuing, a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including data analysis, formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.