Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

Our client is a growing multi-site business looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their finance career who enjoys working with data, solving problems and finding better ways of doing things. Working closely with the Management Accountant, you will help deliver meaningful financial analysis while supporting projects focused on improving reporting, processes and business efficiency.

The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, modern reporting tools and emerging technologies, making it an ideal next step for someone looking to develop a career in commercial finance and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Produce regular financial and operational reports to support decision-making.
• Analyse business performance, trends and key financial metrics.
• Assist with monthly management reporting and performance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Investigate variances and provide insight into business performance.
• Help develop dashboards and management information for stakeholders across the business.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual administration.
• Support projects focused on automation, reporting improvements and business efficiency.
• Work with finance and operational teams to improve the quality and accessibility of business data.
• Assist with the development of reporting tools and management information.
• Explore how new technologies can be used to improve reporting, analysis and day-to-day processes.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to help the business work smarter and more effectively.

Team Support

• Work closely with the Management Accountant on a variety of finance and business improvement projects.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business.

About You

• Previous experience within finance, administration, data analysis or a business support role would be beneficial.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Naturally analytical with good attention to detail.
• Curious and eager to learn new systems, technologies and ways of working.
• Interested in AI, automation and process improvement.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent opportunity to develop a career in finance and analysis.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making.
• Involvement in reporting, automation and process improvement projects.
• Supportive environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow with a successful and expanding multi-site business.
• Salary up to £35,000 + benefits