Finance Analyst

Thinkways Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their dynamic cost finance function. In this pivotal role, you will provide actionable analysis and insights into a complex cost structure, collaborating with senior stakeholders in strategic investment decisions while promoting cost efficiencies. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical talents and excel in data-heavy environments.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Excel and handling large datasets.
• Experience in month-end, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Degree qualified with strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cost reports and variance analysis.
• Support month-end close processes including journal review.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Anaplan

TM1

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Location: Hybrid/Manchester

Salary: £30-40k

Role Overview

We're looking for a Finance Analyst to join a dynamic cost finance function and play a key role in providing clear, actionable analysis and insight across a large and complex cost base. You'll partner with senior stakeholders to support financial performance, identify cost efficiencies, and influence strategic investment decisions.

This role is ideal for a data-driven professional with strong Excel skills, experience working with large datasets and who is calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Business Performance & Analysis

• Deliver high-quality cost reports, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis with clear narrative.
• Support month-end close including journal review, accruals, and cost investigation.
• Identify and validate cost-saving opportunities, supporting business case development.
• Track delivery of financial benefits and use KPIs to monitor cost performance.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles for both staff and non-staff costs.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective relationships with business leaders as a trusted financial partner.
• Present data-driven insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Promote ownership and accountability for cost performance across business areas.
  
  

Operational & System Excellence

• Maintain and enhance financial planning models (Anaplan preferred; TM1 useful).
• Perform regular checks and audits to ensure strong model governance and data quality.
• Support improvements in internal reporting and business intelligence processes.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive enhancements in automation, accuracy, and insight across cost reporting.
• Provide modelling support across areas such as payroll coding and marketing campaigns (e.g. PPC, direct mail).
• Bring a calm-under-pressure mindset with a strong focus on continuous learning.
  
  

Essential

About You

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and confident handling large, complex datasets.
• Comfortable with error-spotting and working in data-heavy environments.
• Experience with month-end, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong communicator, capable of turning complex analysis into clear, actionable insight.
• Self-starter, collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with Anaplan or TM1 financial planning systems.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and cost centre coding.
• Understanding of marketing expenditure (e.g. pay-per-click, direct mail).
• Degree-qualified in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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