Finance Analyst

Chailey Heritage Foundation; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Lewes is seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial decisions through analysis and reporting. The role involves producing management accounts, supporting budget processes, and improving reporting systems. Ideal candidates will have strong financial analysis experience, Excel skills, and good communication abilities. The position offers a hybrid working environment and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced workplace pension

Retail & leisure discounts

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellbeing support

Free parking and on-site café

Free DBS and flu jabs

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial analysis or management accounts role.
• Strong Excel skills and comfortable using finance systems.
• Confident communicator able to explain financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Producing and analysing the monthly management accounts.
• Supporting month-end close reconciling income and preparing month-end journals.
• Assisting in the annual budget process and quarterly reforecast.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Finance Analyst

Location: Lewes - Hybrid working available

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

At the organisation, finance is more than processing numbers, it s about supporting a cause that creates more possibilities for children and young people with complex disabilities.

You ll be joining a collaborative, values-led organisation where your work is valued, your ideas are heard, and your growth is supported.

They re looking for a confident and curious Finance Analyst to help them turn good data into great decisions.

This is a key role in their small and growing finance team, ideal for someone who enjoys using analysis, systems, and insight to help others make better, faster, and clearer financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing and analysing the monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
• Supporting month-end close reconciling income and preparing necessary month-end journals including payroll and accruals.
• Assisting in the annual budget process and quarterly reforecast.
• Creating dashboards, reports and tools that bring clarity and confidence.
• Helping improve reporting systems and processes with a focus on consistency, automation and insight
• Assisting with audits, statutory annual accounts and returns.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a financial analysis or management account s role
• Strong Excel skills and comfortable using finance systems.
• Confident communicator able to explain financial information clearly and constructively.
• Organised, proactive and great at problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment and contributing to improvements.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) (Desirable)
• Experience in the charity, education, or care sectors (Nice to have but not essential)

Benefits

• Enhanced workplace pension
• Retail & leisure discounts
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellbeing support
• Free parking and on-site café
• Free DBS and flu jabs
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation , please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.