Finance Analyst

Location: Gillow Heath

Location:

Newbury Work pattern:
Hybrid after probation Our client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Finance Analyst to join their busy finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Business Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering clear, transparent, and insightful financial data to support strategic decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

Your role as Financial Analyst:
Support the Finance Business Manager in preparing weekly and monthly reporting using in-house systems and Excel. Review and analyse financial information, investigating anomalies and providing clear explanations of variances against budget. Analyse monthly results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement. Support the annual budget and forecasting cycles. Assist the finance team with ad hoc reporting throughout the month.

Develop automated solutions to enhance and streamline transaction processing. The person:
Our client is seeking a candidate with management accounts experience You will have strong analytical skills and this is something you can discuss at interview in depth They are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate a future in financial analysis/partnering Strong desire to improve processes CIMA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with strong, relevant practical experience) A strong team player with excellent communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel , with a commitment to further developing your skills.

Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to challenge existing processes. Confident problem-solver with sound analysis techniques. Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset, able to identify and drive process enhancements. Curious, positive, and enthusiastic attitude. Benefits:
Life assurance at 2 x salary Income protection insurance (IPI) which is payable after 13 weeks of sick leave @ 75% salary (less an amount for any deemed state benefits as determined by the insurer) pro After 3 months you will be eligible to chose from a menu of benefits, which currently include:
Pension - in line with current legislation you will be automatically enrolled after 3 months and you will pay 3% and the firm will pay 5% and your life assurance will increase to 4 x salary Critical illness cover Dental insurance Additional life assurance Childcare vouchers Purchase of additional holiday Retail vouchers Alongside the scheme there is unlimited access to a discount scheme, offering a wide variety of discounts across a whole range of products and services, including discounted gym membership rates Free flu jabs