Finance Analyst

RECfinancial; Enderby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team in Leicestershire. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to transition from traditional month-end tasks to a more analytical and commercially focused position. You will engage with various departments, providing valuable insights through financial analysis and business partnering. The company is committed to employee growth and continuous improvement, offering hybrid working arrangements and full study support for those pursuing CIMA or ACCA qualifications. If you are passionate about financial analysis and enjoy collaborating with non-financial staff, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis roles, preferably as a Finance Analyst or Management Accountant.
• Proficiency in Excel and a passion for adding value through analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post month-end analysis of sales and margins.
• Assist with forecasting and trend analysis.
• Support the business with proactive and reactive financial analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel

Trend Analysis

Forecasting

Cost Analysis

Education

CIMA qualification

ACCA qualification

Job description

RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a fast-paced Leicestershire business in the appointment of a new Finance Analyst.

The role is based at an impressive head office which is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby and Coventry / Warwickshire.

Reporting to one of the Finance Managers, the Finance Analyst role is newly created due to business growth. Responsibilities will include:

1. A small amount of exposure to accruals and prepayments at month end.
2. Post month end analysis of sales & margins.
3. Trend analysis.
4. Assisting with forecasting.
5. Analysis and reporting on costs.
6. Supporting the wider business with any proactive and reactive analysis requested.

The role would suit a candidate who is currently working in an Assistant Accounts, Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant type role and is looking to move away from a month end based role into something that has a bigger focus on analysis and commercial business partnering.

The role will be working across the business and will have exposure to working with non-finance staff.

The client is keen to hear from a candidate who has a passion for adding value through financial analysis and business partnering. You will enjoy working with Excel.

The client will consider candidates who are working towards the CIMA or ACCA qualification and full study support is available.

The business is great to work for - they focus on continuous improvement and growing their employees. They offer hybrid working as part of the benefits.

The role has a salary range of between £40,000 and £50,000.