Finance Analyst

Wade Macdonald; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Finance Analyst for an interim role in Oxfordshire. The position involves supporting commercial decision-making through financial analysis and stakeholder engagement. Qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong Excel and Power BI skills are essential. Join a respected organisation that fosters change and innovation, gain exposure to high-profile projects, and contribute to shaping commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong background in management accounting and business partnering.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Commercial mindset with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end performance reporting with insights.
• Manage forecasting and planning cycles with stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare quarterly commercial reviews with recommendations.
• Support business cases through financial modelling.
• Monitor cashflows across key projects.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Management accounting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Finance Analyst – Interim

Location: Oxfordshire
Day Rate: £350–£400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Interim

About the Client

This opportunity sits within a well-established organisation in the Engineeringsector. With a collaborative and dynamic environment, they embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

About the Job

This interim position will support commercial decision-making through financial analysis, insight, and stakeholder engagement. It's an excellent opportunity to step into a business-facing role, working closely with operational departments and leadership teams.

Duties will include:

• Leading month-end performance reporting with meaningful commentary and insights

• Managing forecasting and planning cycles, ensuring stakeholder alignment

• Preparing and presenting quarterly commercial reviews with actionable recommendations

• Supporting business cases through financial modelling and scenario analysis

• Monitoring cashflows across key projects and recommending financial actions

• Business partnering with functional teams such as Marketing and HR

• Supporting the organisation’s wider financial modelling and ad-hoc strategic analysis

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong background in management accounting and business partnering. A commercial mindset, excellent Excel and Power BI skills, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you’ll join a respected organisation with a culture that embraces change and encourages innovative solutions to modern challenges. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, gain exposure to high-profile projects, and contribute to shaping commercial strategy.