Finance Analyst

Light-; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Manchester is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the FP&A team, contributing to budgets, forecasts and long-range planning. You will analyse costs, revenue and profitability, highlighting variances and business drivers.

The role offers on-site four days a week, with collaborative stakeholder engagement and opportunities to develop reporting packs and dashboards that inform strategic decision-making across the business.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent with strong analytical and numerical capability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and ongoing development of budgets, forecasts and long-range planning.
• Analyse actual and forecast costs, revenue and profitability, identifying key variances, trends and business drivers.
• Assist with monthly P&L reviews, providing analysis and commentary to Finance and business stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial, operational and KPI reporting, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Produce management packs, dashboards and materials that inform decision-making.
• Maintain planning assumptions, financial models and related documentation to a high standard.
• Partner with budget owners and stakeholders to validate and interpret financial information.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and projects, balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Help drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, reporting and controls.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Tableau

Job description

Gaming:Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.Position SummaryJoin our FP&A team and help the business make informed commercial decisions through clear financial insight and analysis. As a Finance Analyst, you'll contribute to forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting and business analysis, enabling stakeholders to understand trends, identify opportunities and make data-driven decisions.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early-career finance professional looking to build a long-term career in commercial finance. You'll gain broad financial exposure, work alongside experienced colleagues and develop your analysis, reporting and business partnering skills in a fast-paced, global organisation. If you're curious, enjoy solving problems and want to make an impact through data and insight, we'd love to hear from you.Work Pattern: This role is based in our modern Manchester office and requires attendance four days per week. Regular on-site working is essential, as the role involves close collaboration with stakeholders and the wider finance team.Please note: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.We are looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm, and bring our values to life every day:Dare to be Bold – You will be encouraged to bring fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and proactively problem solve.Uphold Integrity – You will champion quality, accountability, and best practices.Never Settle – You will continuously look for ways to drive efficiencies and improve how we plan, report and make decisions.Celebrate Perspectives – You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders who bring different skills and viewpoints.Win as a Team – You will support others, share knowledge, and help the wider team deliver exceptional outcomes together.What You'll Do· Contribute to the preparation and ongoing development of budgets, forecasts and long range planning.· Analyse actual and forecast costs, revenue, and profitability, identifying key variances, trends and business drivers.· Assist with monthly P&L reviews, providing meaningful analysis and commentary to Finance and business stakeholders.· Prepare accurate and timely financial, operational and KPI reporting, highlighting risks, opportunities and areas for focus.· Produce management packs, dashboards and materials that inform decision-making.· Maintain planning assumptions, financial models and related documentation to a high standard.· Partner with budget owners and stakeholders across the business to gather, validate and interpret financial information.· Deliver ad hoc analysis and projects, balancing priorities and meeting agreed deadlines.· Help drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, reporting and controls.· Uphold data quality, governance and confidentiality when handling commercially sensitive information.What You'll Bring· A genuine interest in building a career in FP&A and commercial finance.· Strong Excel skills and confidence using PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.· Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency, analysis or workflow effectiveness.· The ability to interpret data, identify key insights and communicate findings clearly.· Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.· A collaborative approach, clear communication and the confidence to build effective working relationships.· Integrity, accountability and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.· Commercial curiosity, a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to learning and improvement.Qualifications· A degree or equivalent experience, with strong analytical and numerical capability.Bonus points for:· Studying towards a recognised finance qualification such as CIMA/ACCA.· Previous experience gained through an internship, placement year, graduate programme or junior finance role.· Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, KPI reporting or P&L analysis.· Experience working with Oracle, Hyperion or Tableau.How You'll Grow· Develop hands-on experience across forecasting, budgeting, management reporting and commercial analysis within a global business.· Strengthen your ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities, turning financial and operational data into meaningful business insight.· Build your financial systems knowledge, stakeholder management skills and professional expertise while creating a strong foundation for a long-term career in FP&A and commercial finance.What Can We Offer You?· Working 4 days from the office, with flexibility to work 1 day from home· Annual performance bonus· 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays· 1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects· 1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays· Half Day for Health, encouraging you to take time away for you and your wellbeing· Up to 8% employer pension contributions· A reward platform offering cycle to work, shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback· Remote GP access alongside a wellbeing platform· Private Medical Insurance· Elective benefits including Tastecard, travel insurance, dental insurance and Give As You Earn· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)· A collaborative culture with regular social events and team nights outPlease note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future, we will not be able to progress with your application.This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the role. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.