Finance Analyst

Connexions Thames Valley; Johnson Street; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Healthcare cashplan

Matched pension (up to 9%)

Enhanced parental leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Discounts from high street names

Job summary

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to join our Finance Operations team supporting Customer Services. You will analyze financial and performance data to provide insights that drive operational and financial performance, and support accurate reporting, forecasts, budgets, and BI across the business.

The role focuses on data integrity, developing reporting processes, and partnering with IT and stakeholders to enhance information systems.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a large finance team.
• Proven ability to undertake detailed quantitative analysis and interpret complex data.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience working with large data sets, data warehouses, or business intelligence environments.
• Ability to identify trends and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering service excellence.
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely management and performance information for month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and tenders.
• Collecting, validating, analysing, and interpreting financial data to support reporting, planning, and business decisions.
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve service performance and efficiency.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of reporting tools and BI solutions.
• Work with IT and business stakeholders to improve information and reporting systems.
• Monitoring and reporting against key performance indicators.
• Managing large and complex data sets, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Supporting and coaching colleagues in the effective use of financial information.
• Assisting with forecasting future stock requirements and budget planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Job description

Location: The Johnson Building, Farringdon

Contract: Permanent

About Us

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that "everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well"; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living.

This Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance Operations team supporting Customer Services.

In this role, you will help managers make informed business decisions by analysing financial and performance data, identifying trends, and providing meaningful insights that drive operational and financial performance. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the delivery of accurate reporting, forecasts, budgets, and business intelligence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, developing reporting processes, and supporting effective decision-making through robust financial analysis and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Producing timely and accurate management and performance information to support month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting, contract reviews, negotiations, and tenders.
• Collecting, validating, analysing, and interpreting financial data to support reporting, planning, and business decisions.
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve service performance and efficiency.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of reporting tools and business intelligence solutions.
• Working with IT and business stakeholders to improve information and reporting systems.
• Monitoring and reporting against key performance indicators.
• Managing large and complex data sets, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Supporting and coaching colleagues in the effective use of financial information.
• Assisting with forecasting future stock requirements and associated budget planning.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Experience working within a large finance team.
• Proven ability to undertake detailed quantitative analysis and interpret complex data.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience working with large data sets, data warehouses, or business intelligence environments.
• Ability to identify trends and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across the business.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering service excellence.
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is desirable.

What You'll Get In Return

You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including:

• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• Healthcare cashplan
• Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans
• Life assurance scheme
• Paid volunteer days
• Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street names

Interview Date: TBC

Our Promise

All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation.

We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants, enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.