Finance Analyst

Evans Halshaw; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

33 days annual leave (including bank)

Exclusive colleague discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Volunteer day

Career growth opportunities

Discounts on lifestyle/retail

Job summary

Lithia UK Head Office offers a Finance Analyst role in a hybrid setting with a minimum of two days in the office. The salary and benefits package reaches up to £39,600, plus pension, life assurance and generous annual leave.

You will produce timely reporting, analyse performance and support strategic decisions across Lithia UK's commercial finance function. Reporting to the Central Finance Business Partner, you will leverage Excel, Power BI and other tools to translate data into actionable

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance, Management Accounts or similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate meaningful insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence working with large data sets and financial models.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate weekly and monthly financial and operational reporting, including margin analysis, incentives and key performance indicators.
• Analyse business performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and the key drivers behind financial variances.
• Provide meaningful insight and commentary that supports informed business decisions across the organisation.
• Support Finance Business Partners by delivering accurate reporting and analysis that adds value to stakeholders.
• Produce data and analysis for a variety of business-wide projects, helping to support strategic initiatives.
• Work alongside the Transformation & Innovation team, contributing to financial modelling, data gathering and business improvement projects.
• Help develop and standardise reporting across multiple divisions, improving consistency and accessibility of management information.
• Review and enhance reporting tools, templates and processes to improve efficiency, data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Support the annual budgeting and weekly forecasting process, including preparing budget files and distributing weekly forecasts to senior leadership.
• Maintain clear process documentation to support consistency, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder presentation

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Finance Analyst

Lithia UK Head Office - Hybrid (minimum 2 days a week)

Salary and benefits up to £39,600 depending on experience, pension, life assurance, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), exclusive colleague discounts on vehicle purchases and aftersales services.

At Lithia UK, we're transforming the automotive industry by combining exceptional customer experiences with smart, data-driven decisions. As the UK's leading automotive retailer, we're powered by people who are curious, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.

We're looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team. Reporting to the Central Finance Business Partner, you'll play an important role in delivering insightful reporting, analysing business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.

If you enjoy working with data, uncovering trends and influencing business performance through meaningful financial insight, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK's leading automotive retailers.

Your Journey as a Finance Analyst

• Produce accurate weekly and monthly financial and operational reporting, including margin analysis, incentives and key performance indicators.
• Analyse business performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and the key drivers behind financial variances.
• Provide meaningful insight and commentary that supports informed business decisions across the organisation.
• Support Finance Business Partners by delivering accurate reporting and analysis that adds value to stakeholders.
• Produce data and analysis for a variety of business-wide projects, helping to support strategic initiatives.
• Work alongside the Transformation & Innovation team, contributing to financial modelling, data gathering and business improvement projects.
• Help develop and standardise reporting across multiple divisions, improving consistency and accessibility of management information.
• Review and enhance reporting tools, templates and processes to improve efficiency, data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Support the annual budgeting and weekly forecasting process, including preparing budget files and distributing weekly forecasts to senior leadership.
• Maintain clear process documentation to support consistency, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Do you have what it takes to be a Lithia UK Colleague? We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance, Management Accounts or similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate meaningful insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with confidence working with large data sets and financial models.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting or financial planning processes.
• Experience improving reporting processes, dashboards or financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL or other reporting and visualisation tools.
• Experience working within a large, multi-site organisation.

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you're supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that's why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values-Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!-fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.