Finance Analyst

Page Personnel; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with 3 days home/3-2

Central Leicester location

Job summary

Page Personnel in Leicester is seeking a Finance Analyst to analyse large volumes of billing data, develop forecasting models and support annual budgeting. This role offers a 3-day-a-week hybrid schedule and central Leicester base.

You will investigate variances, improve master data, and provide insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders. Strong Excel and data analysis are essential, with ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualification or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACCA/CIMA part qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst or Management Accounting roles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Billing data analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualification

Tools

Pivot Tables

Power Query

Job description

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.