Finance Analyst: Data-Driven Insights & Forecasting

JSS; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS, a leading UK-based organisation, is seeking an ambitious Finance Analyst to join its growing finance team. The role involves delivering robust financial reporting, analysis and forecasting, partnering with stakeholders across business areas to drive performance.

You will develop insights from large data sets, support month-end close, and enhance reporting through Power BI and Excel. The successful candidate will be part-qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, with strong analytical skills and a

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Experience within a finance analyst, management accounting or financial accounting role.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong experience producing financial reports, journals and reconciliations.
• Demonstrable Power BI experience, including dashboard development, reporting and data visualisation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including working with large and complex datasets.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with a desire to continuously improve processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end accounting and reporting activities.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, income and expenditure adjustments.
• Produce monthly management reports, financial analysis and performance commentary.
• Support revenue reporting, billing processes and financial reconciliations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to understand business performance and key financial drivers.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through insightful analysis and challenge.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities through detailed trend analysis and performance monitoring.
• Develop and enhance reporting capabilities through the effective use of Power BI and other analytical tools.
• Support finance systems improvements and process optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Business partnering

Data interpretation

Education

Part-qualified or qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

JSS, a leading UK-based organisation, is seeking an ambitious Finance Analyst to join its growing finance team. The role involves delivering robust financial reporting, analysis and forecasting, partnering with stakeholders across business areas to drive performance.

You will develop insights from large data sets, support month-end close, and enhance reporting through Power BI and Excel. The successful candidate will be part-qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, with strong analytical skills and a