Finance Analyst

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cardiff seeks a Finance Analyst to shape its financial direction. The role involves analyzing financial data, supporting strategic decisions, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow in finance and make impactful contributions.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Exposure to senior decision-makers

Qualifications

• Curious mindset with a passion for understanding financial data.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into financial data to uncover trends and insights.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Present findings to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Are you a naturally curious problem-solver with a passion for numbers and data-driven decision-making? Do you thrive on turning insights into influence? Join us as a Finance Analyst and help shape the financial direction of our business.

We're looking for an ambitious and analytical individual ready to step into a Finance Analyst role. This is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to grow their career in finance, work with complex data, and play a key role in supporting strategic decisions across the organisation.

What You'll Do:

• Dive deep into financial data to uncover trends, insights, and opportunities
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes
• Collaborate across departments to understand business drivers and performance
• Present findings in a clear, concise, and compelling way to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and influence decisions with data-backed recommendations

What We're Looking For:

• A curious mindset with a passion for understanding the "why" behind the numbers
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial reporting tools (experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar is a plus)
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive team that values growth, curiosity, and collaboration
• Gain hands-on experience and exposure to senior decision-makers
• Work in a dynamic environment where your insights truly make a difference
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Apply now and bring your analytical mindset to a role where data drives decisions.