Finance Analyst

Certain Advantage; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst in Edinburgh. In this hybrid role, you will provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include preparing reports, improving financial models, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance-related role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Confident communicator able to explain financial data to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end management reports and financial analysis as needed.
• Lead the delivery of financial reporting throughout the year.
• Develop and improve financial models and management reporting tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Finance Analyst
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: Dependent on Experience

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join their finance team in Edinburgh. This role is key in delivering insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business. You'll work closely with colleagues in Finance and other departments to support reporting, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and the development of management information and financial models. This position also involves contributing to regulatory compliance and assisting with a range of financial operations, including payroll and tax reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end management reports, quarterly reporting packs, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Lead the delivery of scheduled and project-based financial reporting throughout the year.
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models and management reporting tools.
• Provide analysis on financial performance across business units, teams, locations, clients, and service areas.
• Assist with payroll processing and financial reporting on a monthly basis.
• Support statutory reporting requirements, including tax compliance and VAT reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, including rates, budgets, headcount, and performance metrics.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a finance-related role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; thrives in a team environment and builds effective relationships across departments.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

If you're a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a dynamic role within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, we'd like to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the 'Apply Now' option to be considered for the role.