Finance Analyst: Cost & Performance Insights

Jobtailor; Stretford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated finance professional to support cost reporting, KPI reporting and monthly management accounts. You will collaborate with operational teams to explain performance and contribute to the month-end close.

While studying towards CIMA or ACCA, you will develop advanced Excel reporting skills and build strong relationships across the operation. The role offers exposure to financial controls and audit requirements, with ongoing development

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong Excel skills with data analysis and reporting focus.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Positive, can-do approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confidence to build relationships across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly cost reports, monthly management accounts and KPI reporting to support business performance
• Complete month-end activities, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal financial controls and audit requirements
• Analyse financial results and provide commentary to help operational teams understand performance
• Build strong relationships with operational managers and support them with financial insight and reporting
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support to the Senior Finance Manager and wider finance team

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Deadline-driven

Education

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated finance professional to support cost reporting, KPI reporting and monthly management accounts. You will collaborate with operational teams to explain performance and contribute to the month-end close.

While studying towards CIMA or ACCA, you will develop advanced Excel reporting skills and build strong relationships across the operation. The role offers exposure to financial controls and audit requirements, with ongoing development