Finance Analyst

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support after probation

Employee rewards scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Analyst for a Dover-based role with hybrid working. The successful candidate will transform large financial data into actionable insights, build advanced Excel reports, and support month-end processes within the finance team.

Key duties include balance sheet reconciliations, dashboards, variance analysis, and improving reporting through automation. Advanced Excel skills and ACCA/CIMA/ACA progress are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or studying towards qualification.
• Advanced Excel including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and data validation.
• Ability to manipulate large datasets and produce clear, interpretable reports.
• Experience with management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manipulate large financial data sets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain complex Excel-based reports, dashboards, and reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations including bank and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Ensure data integrity across systems and verify Trial Balance accuracy.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Develop reporting processes through automation and Excel enhancements.
• Support Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger reporting and analysis.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Data interpretation

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

VLOOKUP

SUMIFS

IF statements

Power Query

Job description

Finance Analyst Dover (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary + Study Support

Our industry-leading Dover-based client is seeking a highly analytical Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with large data sets, advanced Excel reporting, data manipulation, and financial analysis alongside traditional accounting responsibilities.

The role will play a key part in transforming complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights, supporting decision-making across the business. Advanced Excel skills and a naturally analytical mindset are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and manipulate large financial data sets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and maintain complex Excel-based reports, dashboards, and reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Ensure data integrity across multiple systems, reconciling Sage transactions and verifying Trial Balance accuracy.
• Produce monthly gross profit analysis, variance reporting, and accrual calculations.
• Analyse overhead spend, prepayments, and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
• Support the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions with reporting, analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
• Develop and improve reporting processes through automation and enhanced use of Excel.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and management information to support business decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF statements, data validation, Power Query, and working with large volumes of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Experience preparing management accounts and undertaking balance sheet reconciliations.
• Comfortable handling large data sets and identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with reporting tools, data visualisation, or finance systems would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Study support following successful completion of probation.
• Employee rewards scheme.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Death in service benefit.
• Opportunity to develop analytical and commercial finance skills within a market-leading organisation.