Finance Analyst

Proclinical; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a Finance Analyst to join a dynamic team in Basingstoke, UK, on a hybrid working model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The role focuses on financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for the Northern European Hub, providing actionable insights to support decision-making and operational performance.

You will help modernize processes by leveraging AI tools and automation. You will partner with Marketing, Supply Chain and HR, building trusted relationships and delivering

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Support annual business planning and ongoing forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with objectives.
• Maintain and improve forecast models, tracking accuracy and recommending enhancements.
• Analyze key performance drivers and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Challenge assumptions and support decisions with robust financial analysis.
• Assist budget owners in understanding spend variances and forecast accuracy.
• Prepare month-end reports and commentary in line with accounting policies.
• Collaborate with finance leadership on forecasts, highlighting deviations from plans.
• Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and project requests as needed.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted financial advisor.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR on financial initiatives.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance analysis, draft commentary, and streamline processes.
• Identify and automate repetitive tasks using Power Query and related tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Power Query

Power BI

Scripting

AI tools

SAP-SAC

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

VBA

Python

Job description

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Proclinical is seeking a Finance Analyst to join a dynamic team in Basingstoke, UK, on a hybrid working model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). This role focuses on financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for the Northern European Hub, providing actionable insights to support decision-making and operational performance. You will also contribute to modernizing processes by leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support annual business planning and ongoing forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with objectives.
• Maintain and improve forecast models, tracking accuracy and recommending enhancements.
• Analyze key performance drivers and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Challenge assumptions and support decisions with robust financial analysis.
• Assist budget owners in understanding spend variances and forecast accuracy.

Reporting & Month-End Activities

• Prepare month-end reports and commentary in line with accounting policies.
• Collaborate with finance leadership on forecasts, highlighting deviations from plans.
• Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and project requests as needed.

Business Partnering & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted financial advisor.
• Collaborate with teams such as Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR on financial initiatives.
• Utilize AI tools like Claude to enhance analysis, draft commentary, and streamline processes.
• Identify and automate repetitive tasks using tools like Power Query, in line with company policies.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power Query, Power BI, or scripting (e.g., VBA, Python) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools for analysis, drafting, or modeling is advantageous.
• Interest in automation and improving efficiency in repetitive tasks.
• Experience with SAP-SAC systems is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting, or a similar field.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Numhom Sudsok at [e-mail].