Contract Financial Analyst: Month-End, Forecast & Reporting

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones is recruiting a Financial Analyst on behalf of a respected client in Darlington. The role focuses on month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, with responsibilities across variance analysis, staff forecasting and management reporting.

The contract runs until January 2027 and offers exposure to a broad range of financial activities. The successful candidate will have a Finance/Accounting degree, intermediate finance experience, and strong analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Relevant professional finance experience at an intermediate level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Progress towards a recognised accounting qualification (CPA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end financial activities to support monthly statements.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses and management reports.
• Support departmental management with financial reporting and decision-making.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and expense forecasts.
• Produce staffing forecasts and statistical reports.
• Analyse financial performance and identify key trends.
• Provide variance analysis and explanations.
• Conduct cost analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, timely and compliant with internal requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Progress towards accounting qualification

Job description

Morgan Jones is recruiting a Financial Analyst on behalf of a respected client in Darlington. The role focuses on month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, with responsibilities across variance analysis, staff forecasting and management reporting.

The contract runs until January 2027 and offers exposure to a broad range of financial activities. The successful candidate will have a Finance/Accounting degree, intermediate finance experience, and strong analytical skills,