Finance Analyst

Focus Resourcing; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Analyst in Newbury to support the finance team in delivering insightful financial data. The ideal candidate will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. Key responsibilities include preparing reports, analyzing variances, and supporting budget cycles. The role offers a hybrid work pattern after probation and various benefits including a pension scheme and life assurance.

Benefits

Life assurance at 2 x salary

Income protection insurance

Pension scheme

Critical illness cover

Dental insurance

Childcare vouchers

Retail vouchers

Discount scheme access

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• CIMA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified with relevant experience.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident problem-solver with proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Manager in preparing reports.
• Review and analyze financial information and investigate anomalies.
• Analyze monthly results and perform variance analysis.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting cycles.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting throughout the month.
• Develop automated solutions for transaction processing.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving abilities

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification (or part-qualified)

Job description

Location: Newbury
Work pattern: Hybrid after probation

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Finance Analyst to join their busy finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Business Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering clear, transparent, and insightful financial data to support strategic decision-making across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

Your role as Financial Analyst:

• Support the Finance Business Manager in preparing weekly and monthly reporting using in-house systems and Excel.
• Review and analyse financial information, investigating anomalies and providing clear explanations of variances against budget.
• Analyse monthly results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting cycles.
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc reporting throughout the month.
• Develop automated solutions to enhance and streamline transaction processing.

The person:

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with strong, relevant practical experience).
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a commitment to further developing your skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to challenge existing processes.
• Confident problem-solver with sound analysis techniques.Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset, able to identify and drive process enhancements.
• Curious, positive, and enthusiastic attitude.

Benefits:

• Life assurance at 2 x salary
• Income protection insurance (IPI) which is payable after 13 weeks of sick % salary (less an amount for any deemed state benefits as determined by the insurer) pro

After 3 months you will be eligible to chose from a menu of benefits, which currently include:

• Pension - in line with current legislation you will be automatically enrolled after 3 months and you will pay 3% and the firm will pay 5% and your life assurance will increase to 4 x salary
• Critical illness cover
• Dental insurance
• Additional life assurance
• Childcare vouchers
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Retail vouchers
• Alongside the scheme there is unlimited access to a discount scheme, offering a wide variety of discounts across a whole range of products and services, including discounted gym membership rates
• Free flu jabs