Finance Analyst

ONYX Insight; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ONYX Insight is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to support critical financial models and analysis, partnering with stakeholders to drive performance. You will translate complex data into actionable recommendations while expanding FP&A expertise in a growing tech and engineering business in the renewables sector.

You will work within the Finance team on the operating model, Actuals vs Budget/Forecast analyses and multi-cycle planning, helping ensure data accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A with strong accounting principles
• Pursuing or newly qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA is advantageous
• Strong modelling and analytics with high data accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/CRM/HRIS systems
• Interest in technology/AI to improve efficiency and insights
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to develop broader FP&A responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and improvement of the three-statement operating model for forecasting and planning
• Deliver Actuals vs Budget/Forecast analysis with clear commentary on drivers
• Produce analyses across revenue, margin and operating costs to identify opportunities and risks
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual planning cycles ensuring data accuracy
• Enhance reporting, modelling and analytics to support decision-making
• Partner with stakeholders to challenge assumptions and provide commercial insight
• Contribute to data governance and financial discipline across systems and processes

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

ERP/CRM/HRIS experience

AI tooling curiosity

Stakeholder management

Communication

Proactive FP&A mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

HRIS systems

Job description

The role

At ONYX, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business plans, forecasts and makes strategic decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to support critical financial models and analysis, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to drive insight and performance.

You’ll work at the heart of the Finance team, helping to translate complex data into meaningful recommendations while continuing to develop your FP&A expertise in a growing, fast-paced business.

What you’ll do

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement the ONYX Operating Model, our integrated three-statement model that supports forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning.
• Deliver insightful Actuals vs Budget/Forecast analysis, providing clear commentary on key business drivers, trends and variances.
• Produce detailed analysis across revenue, margin and operating costs, identifying opportunities, risks and areas for improvement.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual planning cycles, ensuring data accuracy and consistency throughout.
• Enhance financial reporting, modelling and analytical capabilities to support better decision-making across the business.
• Partner with stakeholders across departments to understand performance, challenge assumptions and provide commercial insight.
• Help drive strong data governance and financial discipline across systems, reporting and planning processes.

What you will bring

• Experience within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), ideally with a strong grounding in accounting principles.
• Newly qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a disciplined approach to data accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills, alongside experience working with ERP, CRM and/or HRIS systems.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for leveraging technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and insights.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and regular reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive mindset and desire to develop into broader FP&A responsibilities as your career progresses.

About ONYX

ONYX Insight is a growing technology and engineering organisation in the renewable energy sector. Our vision is to build a more efficient future by becoming the world’s most innovative provider of predictive technology solutions. Our advanced sensing, software and analytics combined with our engineering experience are deployed on wind turbines around the world to maximise production and make turbines more reliable for longer, optimising energy production.

ONYX Insight is part of the Macquarie Group. Macquarie is a global financial services group operating in 34 markets in asset management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory services, capital raising and principal investment. The diversity of the Macquarie Group operations combined with a strong capital position and robust risk management framework has contributed to a 54 year-record of unbroken profitability.

For any further information, or to understand our products and services better, please feel free to look through our website: https://onyxinsight.com/

ONYX Insight are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.