Finance Analyst

Distinct Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid work pattern

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment is seeking a Finance Analyst for Burton upon Trent, operating in a hybrid setup with three days in the office. The role supports the Retail Solutions finance team, helping move beyond routine month-end tasks and build solid management accounting foundations.

You will develop commercial awareness, investigate variances, drive performance insights, and interact with stakeholders to inform business decisions.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting foundation and strong numerical ability.
• Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA or ready to start qualification.
• Able to learn, develop and take on more responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist across management accounts, analysis, controls and audit.
• Investigate variances and identify performance drivers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support business decisions.
• Support development of commercial skills and reporting accuracy.
• Take ownership and help improve processes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Deadline management

Education

ACCA/CIMA study

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Accounting software

Job description

NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERT FINANCE ANALYST BURTON UPON TRENT HYBRID

£30,000 to £35,000 Permanent Full-time

Looking to take the next step in your Finance career and gain exposure beyond the numbers?

I am recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a Finance team in Burton upon Trent, supporting its Retail Solutions division.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid accounting foundation who wants to develop their management accounting skills, build commercial awareness and understand what really drives business performance.

What makes this role different?

This is more than producing reports and ticking off month-end tasks.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Get hands-on experience across management accounts, analysis, controls and audit.
• Understand the story behind the numbers, investigate variances and identify performance drivers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and contribute to business decision-making.
• Work alongside experienced Finance colleagues and develop your technical and commercial skills.
• Take ownership, suggest improvements and help make processes smarter and more efficient.

Who am I looking for?

• Someone with a good grounding in accounting principles who is keen to learn, develop and take on more.
• You might already be part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or be ready to start your professional qualification.
• Ideally, you will bring:
• Good Excel skills and experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• An eye for detail and the confidence to investigate when something does not look right.
• An interest in understanding business performance, not just reporting figures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• A proactive mindset, good organisation and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience with a modern finance system would be beneficial, but is not essential.

The details:

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
Study Support
Location: Burton upon Trent
Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Annual leave: 25 days plus 1 birthday leave day
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Life assurance: 2 x base salary
Parking: Free parking available

Interested?

If you are looking for a role where you can build your accounting experience, develop commercially and take the next step in your career, I would love to hear from you.