Finance Analyst

Wade Macdonald; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Analyst in Oxfordshire. This role involves supporting commercial decision-making through financial analysis and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a strong background in management accounting and business partnering, and will work closely with operational departments and senior leadership. Competitive day rate offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong background in management accounting and business partnering.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end performance reporting with insights.
• Managing forecasting and planning cycles with stakeholders.
• Preparing quarterly commercial reviews with recommendations.
• Supporting business cases through financial modelling.
• Monitoring cashflows across key projects.
• Business partnering with Marketing and HR.
• Conducting wider financial modelling and strategic analysis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Management accounting

Business partnering

Excellent Excel skills

Power BI skills

Communication of financial information

Job description

Finance Analyst - Interim

Location: Oxfordshire
Day Rate: £350-£400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Interim

Overview

This interim position will support commercial decision-making through financial analysis, insight, and stakeholder engagement. It’s an excellent opportunity to step into a business-facing role, working closely with operational departments and leadership teams.

About the Client

This opportunity sits within a well-established organisation in the Engineering sector. With a collaborative and dynamic environment, they embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end performance reporting with meaningful commentary and insights
• Managing forecasting and planning cycles, ensuring stakeholder alignment
• Preparing and presenting quarterly commercial reviews with actionable recommendations
• Supporting business cases through financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Monitoring cashflows across key projects and recommending financial actions
• Business partnering with functional teams such as Marketing and HR
• Supporting the organisation's wider financial modelling and ad-hoc strategic analysis

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong background in management accounting and business partnering. A commercial mindset, excellent Excel and Power BI skills, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences are essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you'll join a respected organisation with a culture that embraces change and encourages innovative solutions to modern challenges. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, gain exposure to high-profile projects, and contribute to shaping commercial strategy.