Finance Analyst

Cobalt Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property organisation is seeking a Part Qualified FP&A Analyst to enhance the finance team's efficiency and insight. This hybrid role, based in Peterborough, involves monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tasks, offering a competitive salary and flexible working benefits tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible perks including additional leave options

Health initiatives

Commuting schemes

Qualifications

• Available immediately or at short notice.
• Familiarity with up-to-date accounting standards.
• Previous experience in a finance team is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing month-end financials, ensuring cost allocations are correct.
• Create and present analysis on trends and key performance metrics.
• Contribute to the preparation and consolidation of budgets.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Interpret and communicate financial information

Collaborative approach

Education

Working towards CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified

Tools

Excel

Jet

Power Pivot

Job description

About the Role

Cobalt is supporting a respected residential and commercial property organisation with the search for a Part Qualified FP&A Analyst to join their finance function on a fixed-term basis to cover leave. This opportunity has arisen as part of a strategic initiative to enhance the insight and efficiency delivered by the finance team. The role will involve a mix of monthly reporting tasks, budgeting and forecasting, and performance analysis. It's a hybrid position based in Peterborough and offers the chance to play a key role in supporting financial decision-making. Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in producing month-end financials, ensuring cost allocations are correct and adjustments such as accruals and depreciation are accurately recorded
• Create and present analysis that sheds light on trends, variances, and key performance metrics
• Work with internal stakeholders to compile accurate forecasting data
• Contribute to the preparation and consolidation of budgets
• Take on ad hoc requests to support improvements in reporting processes and data integrity using available financial systems and tools

Adaptability is essential, as tasks may vary depending on ongoing projects and business priorities. Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Available immediately or at short notice
• Working towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA), or already AAT qualified and keen to progress
• Familiarity with up-to-date accounting standards
• Previous experience within a corporate, professional services, or partnership-based finance team is advantageous
• Exposure to ERP systems and reporting software like Jet or Power Pivot would be highly beneficial
• Strong numerical accuracy, with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information effectively
• Good working knowledge of Excel and the wider MS Office suite
• A collaborative approach, with confidence to work independently when required

Benefits and Working Environment:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Access to a range of flexible perks including additional leave options, health initiatives, and commuting schemes
• Hybrid working structure: 3 days per week in the Peterborough office, with remote working on remaining days
• Open to applicants looking for part-time flexibility or other adjustments, which can be discussed upon application

If this sounds like you please apply today!