Finance Analyst

Distinct Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Life assurance: 2x base salary

Free parking

25 days leave

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment is seeking a Finance Analyst for Burton upon Trent in a hybrid role. You will support the Finance team, develop management accounting skills, and broaden commercial understanding beyond numbers.

You will work with ERP systems and Excel, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to performance analysis while pursuing ACCA/CIMA qualifications. The position offers progression and a strong learning environment.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting foundation with interest in management accounting.
• Keen to learn and develop ACCA/CIMA or in progress.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management accounts and variance analysis.
• Investigate variances and identify performance drivers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for informed decision making.
• Support audit processes and improve financial controls.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP experience

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

ERP software

Job description

NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERT | FINANCE ANALYST | BURTON UPON TRENT | HYBRID £30,000 to £35,000 | Permanent | Full-time

Looking to take the next step in your Finance career and gain exposure beyond the numbers? I am recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a Finance team in Burton upon Trent, supporting its Retail Solutions division. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who wants to develop their management accounting skills, build commercial awareness and understand what really drives business performance.

What makes this role different?

1. Get hands-on experience across management accounts, analysis, controls and audit.
2. Understand the story behind the numbers, investigate variances and identify performance drivers.
3. Build relationships with stakeholders and contribute to business decision-making.
4. Work alongside experienced Finance colleagues and develop your technical and commercial skills.
5. Take ownership, suggest improvements and help make processes smarter and more efficient.

Who am I looking for?

Someone with a good grounding in accounting principles who is keen to learn, develop and take on more. You might already be part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or be ready to start your professional qualification.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Good Excel skills and experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• An eye for detail and the confidence to investigate when something does not look right.
• An interest in understanding business performance, not just reporting figures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• A proactive mindset, good organisation and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience with a modern finance system would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Details

• Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
• Study Support Location: Burton upon Trent
• Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Annual leave: 25 days plus 1 birthday leave day
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance: 2 x base salary
• Parking: Free parking available