Finance Analyst: Budgeting & Forecasting (Hybrid)

South of Scotland Enterprise; Selkirk; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

South of Scotland Enterprise in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and financial monitoring. You will prepare high-quality financial information, help ensure resources are used effectively and clearly communicate finance data to stakeholders.

You’ll work with the Senior Finance Business Partner and colleagues across the organisation, in a hybrid model balancing home working with office presence, and travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Highly developed Microsoft Excel skills, alongside confidence using Word, PowerPoint and accounting or financial management systems.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and bring practical solutions to your line manager for consideration.
• Experience of working in a finance function and preparing high-quality financial information.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing work and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and tailor financial communications for different audiences.
• A collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to build strong working relationships and respond to evolving operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner with month-end reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting for areas of responsibility.
• Monitor and update finance trackers so managers and colleagues have timely, reliable information.
• Complete finance approvals within the purchase order system in line with agreed controls.
• Work with colleagues across SOSE to explain financial information clearly and respond to their needs.
• Support improvements to reporting, systems, processes and ways of working across the Finance team and wider organisation.
• Work closely with the other Finance Analyst, providing reciprocal cover during periods of annual leave and absence for key activities and agreed areas of responsibility.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Accounting/financial systems

Job description

South of Scotland Enterprise in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and financial monitoring. You will prepare high-quality financial information, help ensure resources are used effectively and clearly communicate finance data to stakeholders.

You’ll work with the Senior Finance Business Partner and colleagues across the organisation, in a hybrid model balancing home working with office presence, and travel within the region may be required.