Finance Analyst - HE organisation

Michael Page (UK); Bath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the higher education sector is seeking a Finance Analyst in Bath. The ideal candidate will assist with financial modelling and reporting while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a hybrid working policy, aiming to enhance the finance team's impact on their services.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site gym and nursery

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusion in a supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in creating pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs in Excel.
• Experience required in financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial models for the University's 5-year planning process.
• Oversee reconciliation of income and ensure compliance.
• Maintain budget tracking models and provide insights for financial reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication of financial information

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

• Excellent opportunity for a technical accountant with strong Excel skills
• Market leading pension and annual leave allowance, hybrid working & more!

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the higher education sector and is based in Bath. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering impactful services and ensuring financial transparency in all its operations.

Job Description

• Assist in the development and upkeep of long-term financial models, contributing to the University's 5-year planning process alongside the Senior Financial Analyst.
• Oversee monthly, mid-year, and annual reconciliation of income, including fees from academic partnerships, ensuring compliance with budgets, accounting standards, and franchise agreements.
• Maintain models tracking pay expenditure against budgets, identify and investigate variances, and provide insights to support monthly and long-term staffing and financial reviews.
• Prepare and analyse financial and operational data for regulatory returns and internal reporting, offering clear commentary on trends and year-on-year changes.
• Design and maintain system-generated reports using finance platforms and business intelligence tools to meet internal and external reporting requirements efficiently.
• Partner with systems accountants to refine and update reports, resolve data issues, and improve reporting processes in line with changing business and system needs.
• Keep documentation well-organised with version control, and undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

• A CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software, tools and Microsoft Excel e.g pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs (essential)
• Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.
• An understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately £42000 - £47000 dependent on experience.
• 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A permanent position within a reputable, well-known organisation.
• Excellent access to facilities such as on-site gym, nursery, local amenities.
• A beautiful, picturesque office site, with a hybrid working policy of 2 days in office per week.
• Opportunities to develop and grow within the accounting and finance field.
• An inclusive and supportive work environment in Bath.

If you are passionate about finance and keen to make a difference in the higher education sector, this Finance Analyst role in Bath could be your next career move. Apply today!