Finance Analyst

Michael Page; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a finance professional in Coventry to deliver financial insights and support business decisions. The role requires strong financial analysis capabilities and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders. Key responsibilities include preparing performance reports and business cases. This opportunity offers a competitive salary up to £54,000, a healthcare package, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Healthcare package

8% employer pension contribution

27 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant financial experience.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality financial analysis.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and modelling for business partners.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and co-ordinate budgets.
• Analyse internal and external data for performance improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, or equivalent)

Job description

Deliver financial insight to support business decisions and projects.

Client Details

Our client is one of the UK's largest housing groups, delivering thousands of affordable homes and creating thriving communities. They are seeking a finance professional who can combine strong financial analysis skills with the ability to challenge, support, and influence senior leaders across the business.

Description

• Provide financial analysis and modelling to support business partners and project managers.
• Prepare monthly performance reports, month-end flash results, and co-ordinate budgets and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of business cases for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Prepare clear, concise presentations and board papers for Senior Management and the Board.
• Analyse internal and external data to provide actionable insight that drives performance improvement.
• Identify risks and highlight opportunities to improve financial outcomes across projects and programmes.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, or equivalent) with relevant financial experience.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality financial analysis in a complex organisation.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and commercial mindset, able to interpret complex data and make sound recommendations.
• Experience in social housing is desirable.

Job Offer

• Base salary up to £54,000.
• Healthcare package.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• 27 days annual leave.
• Flexible working - one day per week onsite in Coventry.