Finance Analyst

Job Title:

Finance Analyst

Location:

Guildford - Free parking on-site
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits + study support
Contract Type:
Permanent (Full Time)
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday (9am - 5:30pm with 1-hour lunch) Hybrid Working Available (2 days WFH)

Our client, with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, is expanding and is eager to welcome a Finance Analyst who is ready to take their career to the next level. This role is perfect for an individual with 2-3 years of finance experience seeking a dynamic and analytical position within a thriving business.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Analyst will be instrumental in analysing historical financial performance and supporting strategic business planning through effective forecasting, budgeting, and commercial analysis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who loves working with data, identifying trends, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic decisions.

• Analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.
• Identify trends, variances, and key performance drivers across revenue, margins, and operating costs.
• Produce insightful financial reports and management information packs.
• Support month-end reporting and performance analysis

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Develop forecasting models to support sales, revenue, and profitability projections.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast assumptions.
• Provide recommendations to improve forecasting accuracy.

• Analyse product, channel, and customer profitability.
• Support pricing analysis and margin improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate business performance and investment opportunities through financial modelling.
• Collaborate across departments to provide financial insight and challenge.

• Enhance reporting processes and data quality.
• Aid in developing financial dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline analysis activities.

Our client seeks an ambitious individual who is eager to build on their finance foundation and take ownership of commercially focused responsibilities.

• 2-3 years of experience in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Analyst, or similar role.
• Proficiency in producing financial reports and analysing financial data.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and financial modelling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with the capability to communicate financial information clearly.
• A genuine interest in AI tools

• Progressing towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualifications.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools such as Power BI.
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Background working in product-based or manufacturing industries

• Ambitious and driven for career progression.
• Naturally curious and analytical.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with a positive, proactive, and collaborative approach.

• Career development within a successful and expanding UK business.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Study support (if applicable).
• Pension scheme and employee discounts on products.
• A modern office environment with a supportive team culture.

For those looking to transition from transactional finance to a role where financial insights influence business decisions, this opportunity offers an exciting pathway. If ready to make a significant impact and be part of a growing…