Finance Analyst

Investigo; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

Investigo is seeking a Finance Analyst for a hybrid, full-time role to support operational decision-making across a large estate. You will gain exposure to commercial finance, business partnering and performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Whether pursuing ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience, this is a strong opportunity to develop analytical and commercial finance skills within a high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• Progress towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA or relevant experience.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Proactive problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Producing regular financial and operational performance reports.
• Analysing large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Investigating variances and providing meaningful commentary to support decision-making.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Preparing journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitoring operational expenditure and identifying opportunities for improved cost control.
• Supporting financial governance and reporting processes.
• Assisting with month-end activities and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Partnering with operational teams and management to understand financial performance.
• Contributing to review meetings and providing commercial insight to stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA progress

Job description

Finance Analyst Hybrid Working Full-Time

A growing consumer-facing business is looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to support operational decision-making across a large and geographically diverse estate.

This role offers excellent exposure to commercial finance, business partnering, and performance analysis within a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and operational stakeholders, you'll help deliver meaningful financial insight, support planning processes, and contribute to driving profitability through data-led decision-making.

Whether you're studying towards a professional qualification, part-qualified, or qualified by experience, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your analytical and commercial finance skills within a high-volume operational business.

The Opportunity Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing regular financial and operational performance reports.
• Analysing large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Investigating variances and providing meaningful commentary to support decision-making.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Preparing journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitoring operational expenditure and identifying opportunities for improved cost control.
• Supporting financial governance and reporting processes.
• Assisting with month-end activities and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Partnering with operational teams and management to understand financial performance.
• Contributing to review meetings and providing commercial insight to stakeholders.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Experience within a Finance Analyst, Management Accounts, Commercial Finance, or similar finance role.
• Progress towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or relevant experience gained in practice or industry.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• The confidence to work with both finance and operational stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Study support and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and wellbeing support.
• A collaborative and supportive finance team environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

This position would suit an analytical finance professional looking to broaden their commercial exposure and partner closely with operational teams in a dynamic, multi-site business.