Finance Analyst

IRIS Software Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS Software Group in the UK is seeking a commercially focused Finance Analyst to join the Commercial Finance team. You will partner with Sales and Marketing to deliver financial insight, support planning, and drive business performance.

You’ll forecast, budget, report and perform commercial analysis, gaining exposure to FP&A and business partnering, with opportunities to influence strategic decisions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful insights.
• Advanced Excel with large datasets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting and reporting across Sales and Marketing, including overheads and headcount.
• Assist budgeting and long-term planning processes.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, PO approvals and balance sheet responsibilities.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to manage costs and improve financial performance.
• Analyse marketing investments and campaign performance to provide actionable insights.
• Support newly acquired businesses with aligning forecasts, reporting, and KPIs to IRIS standards.
• Deliver financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and commercial initiatives across the business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Finance or related

ACA/ACCA/CIMA studying

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well‑being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

At IRIS, we're transforming the way businesses work through innovative software solutions. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a commercially focused and ambitious Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast‑paced, acquisitive technology business. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work closely with Sales and Marketing leaders, and play a key role in providing the insight and analysis that supports strategic decision‑making across the organisation.

About The Role

As a Finance Analyst within our Commercial Finance team, you’ll partner with Sales and Marketing functions to deliver meaningful financial insight, support planning activities, and help drive business performance.

You’ll be involved in forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and commercial analysis, providing leaders with the information they need to make informed decisions. This role offers excellent exposure to commercial finance, FP&A, and business partnering, making it an ideal next step for someone eager to accelerate their finance career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting forecasting and reporting activities across Sales and Marketing functions, including overheads and headcount.
• Assisting with budgeting and long‑term financial planning processes.
• Supporting month‑end activities, including accruals, purchase order approvals, and balance sheet responsibilities.
• Partnering with Sales and Marketing leaders to help manage costs and improve financial performance.
• Analysing marketing investments, campaign performance, and conversion metrics to provide actionable insights.
• Supporting newly acquired businesses with aligning forecasts, reporting, and KPIs to IRIS standards.
• Delivering financial analysis that supports strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Contributing to ad‑hoc projects and commercial initiatives across the business.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider finance team to provide support and drive continuous improvement.

We're Interested In Hearing From Candidates Who Have

• Experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful insights.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and confidence working with large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and solutions‑focused mindset.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.

Desirable

• Degree‑level education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Studying towards, or recently qualified in, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience within a technology, software, SaaS, or other high‑growth business environment.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.

Why Join IRIS?

At IRIS, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented finance professionals while partnering with key business functions that directly influence growth and performance.

In Return, You’ll Benefit From

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Opportunities to develop commercial finance and business partnering expertise.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The chance to contribute to the success of one of the UK's leading software businesses.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

If you're a commercially curious finance professional looking to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.
• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

What To Expect From Our Hiring Process

• Application review — we assess your experience and potential
• Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role
• Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review
• Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.