Finance Analyst - Data & Forecasting (12-Month, Hybrid)

Michael Page; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days home working

25 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

Michael Page in central Leicester is seeking a Finance Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role suits a part-qualified candidate with experience handling large data sets and complex billing analysis, with three days of home working per week.

You will develop forecasting models, support budgeting, investigate variances, and provide insights to stakeholders. The position offers 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for wider internal projects.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst or Management Accounting roles.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills with Pivot Tables and Power Query.
• Experience analysing variances and identifying root causes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large volumes of billing data.
• Produce cost, consumption and trend analyses at scheme level.
• Develop robust forecasting models and support budgeting.
• Investigate billing anomalies and data discrepancies.
• Improve master data, meter records and supplier information.
• Support procurement through financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and financial controls.

Skills

Finance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Part qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Pivot Tables

Power Query

Job description

Michael Page in central Leicester is seeking a Finance Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role suits a part-qualified candidate with experience handling large data sets and complex billing analysis, with three days of home working per week.

You will develop forecasting models, support budgeting, investigate variances, and provide insights to stakeholders. The position offers 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for wider internal projects.