Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Bath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

This Finance Analyst role offers an exciting opportunity in the higher education sector based in Bath. The position demands financial analysis and reporting expertise, requiring skills in financial modeling and reporting software, aimed at ensuring the organization's financial sustainability. The job provides a competitive salary, 33 days leave, and a hybrid working policy.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to on-site gym and nursery

Development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups).
• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing long-term financial models for the University's planning process.
• Oversee reconciliations of income ensuring compliance with budgets and standards.
• Prepare and analyse financial data for internal reporting and regulatory returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

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!