Financial Analyst

We are seeking a qualified Commercial FP&A Manager / Transformation Specialist to lead a finance transformation programme on an interim basis for a rapidly growing SME. The scope of this role is modernise the finance function and reduce manual processes through redesigning and implementing automation in the reporting cycle.

• Location:
  
  Bournemouth
• Hybrid: 2-3 days a week in office
• Contract:
  
  initial 6 months with potential to extend

• Lead the redesign of monthly reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve speed, accuracy and ERP-driven outputs
• Build and implement dashboarding and self‑service reporting solutions (Power BI) for senior stakeholders and budget holders
• Drive improvements to budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling across P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
• Partner with budget holders, internal team members and senior leadership to translate financial data into actionable commercial insight for board‑level decisions
• Standardise reporting definitions, templates, and version control to focus and strengthen ongoing automation and OCR initiatives

• ACA / ACCA qualified with a strong FP&A or commercial finance background
• Proven track record in FP&A transformation as well as reporting, with experience building automated reporting processes
• Advanced Excel (modelling, Power Query) and strong Power BI capability including modelling and dashboards
• Comfortable in an SME environment - hands‑on, pragmatic and delivery‑focused with measurable process improvement credentials

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.