Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation in the UK is seeking a Finance Analyst to maintain and optimise financial systems while providing insights for decision-making. This hybrid role offers a salary between £27,000 - £40,000 for a 6-month contract, emphasizing teamwork and impactful contributions in the not-for-profit sector.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise financial systems to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance teams to streamline processes.
• Ensure the integrity and security of financial systems and data.
• Support the implementation of new financial software or system upgrades.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on system usage.
• Prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues related to financial systems promptly.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles

Experience in managing and optimising financial systems

Proficiency in financial software and tools

Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Problem-solving skills to address technical and system-related issues

Job description

• Upskill and development opportunity
• Hybrid working - 6 month contract

About Our Client

You will be working for a purpose-driven charitable organisation dedicated to empowering communities and creating lasting social impact. With a dynamic culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and smart use of technology, they are committed to delivering meaningful change through data driven decision making.

Job Description

• Maintain and optimise financial systems to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance teams to streamline processes.
• Ensure the integrity and security of financial systems and data.
• Support the implementation of new financial software or system upgrades.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on system usage.
• Prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues related to financial systems promptly.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Experience in managing and optimising financial systems.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Problem‑solving skills to address technical and system‑related issues.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £27,000 - £40,000 depending on skill and ability
• 6 month contract
• Hybrid working, 3 days office 2 days home
• Pension contribution
• Chance to contribute to impactful projects within the accounting and finance department.

If you are an experienced Finance Analyst with a passion for working in the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply.