Finance Analyst

ACCA Careers; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known organization in the higher education sector is seeking a Finance Analyst in Bath. The role involves financial analysis, reporting, and assisting in financial sustainability. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a relevant qualification, and proficiency in financial software. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym

Nursery facilities

Opportunities for growth within accounting and finance

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of long-term financial models for the University's 5-year planning.
• Prepare and analyze financial and operational data for regulatory returns.
• Design and maintain reports for internal and external reporting requirements efficiently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software and tools

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This Finance Analyst role offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into financial analysis and reporting, ensuring optimal decision-making and assisting with the financial sustainability of the organisation long-term. Based in Bath, this permanent position is suited to a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial analysis, excellent microsoft excel skills and a passion for financial reporting.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the higher education sector and is based in Bath. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering impactful services and ensuring financial transparency in all its operations.

Description

• Assist in the development and upkeep of long-term financial models, contributing to the University's 5-year planning process alongside the Senior Financial Analyst.
• Oversee monthly, mid-year, and annual reconciliation of income, including fees from academic partnerships, ensuring compliance with budgets, accounting standards, and franchise agreements.
• Maintain models tracking pay expenditure against budgets, identify and investigate variances, and provide insights to support monthly and long-term staffing and financial reviews.
• Prepare and analyse financial and operational data for regulatory returns and internal reporting, offering clear commentary on trends and year-on-year changes.
• Design and maintain system-generated reports using finance platforms and business intelligence tools to meet internal and external reporting requirements efficiently.
• Partner with systems accountants to refine and update reports, resolve data issues, and improve reporting processes in line with changing business and system needs.
• Keep documentation well-organised with version control, and undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role.
  
  

Profile

A Successful Finance Analyst Should Have

• A CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software, tools and Microsoft Excel e.g pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs (essential)
• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.
• An understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
  
  

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately £42000 - £47000 dependent on experience.
• 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A permanent position within a reputable, well-known organisation.
• Excellent access to facilities such as on-site gym, nursery, local amenities.
• A beautiful, picturesque office site, with a hybrid working policy of 2 days in office per week.
• Opportunities to develop and grow within the accounting and finance field.
• An inclusive and supportive work environment in Bath.
  
  

If you are passionate about finance and keen to make a difference in the higher education sector, this Finance Analyst role in Bath could be your next career move. Apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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