Finance Analyst

Wade Macdonald; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald are seeking a Finance Analyst on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Chiswick with a hybrid work arrangement. You will own regular financial reporting, support key finance processes and contribute to improving systems and reporting tools.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience in financial reporting and reconciliations, comfortable handling large data sets, and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or analytical role.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end, budgeting or forecasting beneficial.
• Organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update weekly financial reports.
• Support month-end reporting, reconciliations and submissions.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Develop and improve reporting tools and processes.
• Prepare management presentation packs.

Skills

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel-based tools

Job description

Finance Analyst FTC 6 Months - £38,000 - £40,000 per annum - Chiswick - Hybrid

Wade Macdonald are currently working with an established organisation looking to recruit a Finance Analyst into their finance team. This is a great opportunity to join a busy and collaborative environment where you will have the chance to take ownership of regular reporting, support key finance processes and get involved in improving existing systems and ways of working.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join an established finance team. This is a varied role combining financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis and process improvement. You will be responsible for maintaining regular financial reports, supporting month-end activities and helping to develop more efficient reporting tools. The role would suit someone who enjoys working with Excel, analysing financial information and finding ways to improve processes.

Duties will include:

• Preparing and updating weekly financial reports.
• Supporting month-end reporting, including reconciliations and financial submissions.
• Reviewing financial information, identifying discrepancies and highlighting key findings.
• Assisting with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Supporting tender processes, including preparing financial schedules and reports.
• Preparing financial information and presentation packs for management meetings.
• Maintaining revenue reporting files and ensuring financial data is accurate.
• Improving existing Excel spreadsheets and simplifying reporting processes.
• Supporting the development of new reporting tools to help with forecasting and business performance.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous experience in a finance or analytical role, with strong Excel skills and a good understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations. You will be confident working with large amounts of data, identifying discrepancies and presenting financial information clearly. Experience supporting month-end, budgeting or forecasting would be beneficial. You will be organised, have good attention to detail and enjoy improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a supportive finance team in a varied role where you can develop your analytical skills, take ownership of regular reporting and get involved in projects focused on improving financial processes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing finance experience and make a real contribution to the team.