Finance Analyst

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; Northampton; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

Pension (up to 10%)

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Peace Recruitment is hiring a Finance Analyst for its finance team in Northampton. You will contribute to month-end reporting, financial analysis and budgeting, while gaining exposure to financial control and commercial finance in a manufacturing setting.

The role offers a base salary of 35,000 to 40,000 DOE, with up to 10% matched pension, healthcare and clear career progression within a large international business.

Formación

• AAT qualified or equivalent, ideally working towards ACCA or CIMA.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing financial information.
• Good understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Manufacturing or FMCG experience would be advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems or Power BI would be beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Support month-end reporting, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Prepare regular sales and financial performance reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Support product costing, pricing analysis and margin reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits and statutory reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial information across internal systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial efficiency.

Conocimientos

Excel

Month-end reporting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Educación

AAT qualification or equivalent

Herramientas

ERP systems

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Location: Northampton
Salary: 35,000 to 40,000 DOE
Benefits: Up to 10% Matched Pension Healthcare Career Progression

The Opportunity

Peace Recruitment is working with a well-established, international manufacturing business looking to recruit a Finance Analyst to join its finance team in Northampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their experience across financial reporting, commercial analysis and business performance.

You'll work closely with senior finance professionals and wider business teams, gaining valuable exposure to both financial control and commercial finance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.

• Prepare regular sales and financial performance reports.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and commercial reporting.

• Analyse financial data to identify trends and support business decisions.

• Support product costing, pricing analysis and margin reporting.

• Assist with internal and external audits and statutory reporting.

• Maintain accurate financial information across internal systems.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• AAT qualified or equivalent, ideally working towards ACCA or CIMA.

• Previous experience within a finance or accounting role.

• Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing financial information.

• Good understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive approach.

• Manufacturing or FMCG experience would be advantageous.

• Experience with ERP systems or Power BI would be beneficial.

What's On Offer?

• 35,000 to 40,000 basic salary.

• Up to 10% matched pension contribution.

• Healthcare benefits.

• Exposure to both commercial finance and financial accounting.

• Opportunity to develop within a large, established international business.

• Supportive finance team with opportunities for career progression.