Finance Analyst

Michael Page; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days home working

25 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

Michael Page in central Leicester is seeking a Finance Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role suits a part-qualified candidate with experience handling large data sets and complex billing analysis, with three days of home working per week.

You will develop forecasting models, support budgeting, investigate variances, and provide insights to stakeholders. The position offers 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for wider internal projects.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst or Management Accounting roles.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills with Pivot Tables and Power Query.
• Experience analysing variances and identifying root causes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large volumes of billing data.
• Produce cost, consumption and trend analyses at scheme level.
• Develop robust forecasting models and support budgeting.
• Investigate billing anomalies and data discrepancies.
• Improve master data, meter records and supplier information.
• Support procurement through financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and financial controls.

Skills

Finance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Part qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Pivot Tables

Power Query

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term Finance Analyst role for a business in central Leicester, suitable for a part qualified candidate with prior experience working in an Analytical role with large data sets.

Client Details

My client is a large and highly respected organisation based in central Leicester offering 3 days home working per week.

Description

• The Finance Analyst's duties will include but are not limited to:
• Analyse large volumes of billing data.
• Produce detailed cost, consumption and trend analysis at scheme and portfolio level.
• Develop robust forecasting models and support annual budgeting processes.
• Investigate billing anomalies, data discrepancies and cost recovery opportunities.
• Improve master data, meter records and supplier information.
• Support procurement activity through financial analysis and consumption reporting.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, financial control enhancements and wider utility-focused projects.

Profile

• Hold a part qualification in ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Previous experience within a Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst or Management Accounting role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query and large dataset analysis.
• Experience investigating financial variances and identifying root causes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Job Offer

• An immediate start
• 12 month fixed term position
• 3 days home working
• 25 days annual leave + BH
• Other voluntary benefits