Finance Analyst (Hybrid)

\"Local Pensions Partnership\"; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + 2

Employer pension scheme

Health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral scheme

Your Perk Site discounts

Wellbeing webinars & events

Free fruit in office

Free car parking in Preston

Job summary

Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is recruiting a Finance Analyst for a hybrid role with 2 days in Preston. You will provide financial insight and support to budget holders and operational leaders, translating complex information into clear insights to drive decision-making.

You will work with the Finance Lead to develop robust plans, forecasts and business cases, identifying trends, risks and opportunities and supporting continuous professional development in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or part-qualified accountant or experienced finance analyst.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and support to budget holders and leaders.
• Translate complex financial information into clear business insights for decision-making.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities to inform forecasting and business cases.
• Support development of robust financial plans, forecasts and business cases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Finance analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Newly qualified accountant

Job description

Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, Lancashire

£43,000–£48,000 depending on experience, plus benefits | 37 hours a week

This role would suit a newly qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong analytical capability, or an experienced finance analyst looking to take the next step into a broad business partnering and commercial finance role.

A glance at the role:

As Finance Analyst, you will provide financial insight, analysis and support to budget holders and operational leaders across LPPA. Working closely with the Finance Lead, you will translate complex financial and operational information into clear, meaningful business insights that support effective decision-making, financial accountability and delivery of organisational objectives.

This is more than a reporting role. You will identify trends, risks and opportunities, help explain the story behind the numbers and support the development of robust financial plans, forecasts and business cases.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast paced, collaborative and member focused business. You will join a friendly, welcoming and sociable work culture where there are many opportunities for continuous personal and professional development where you will be supported to reach your full potential.

A bit about us:

Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 738,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary of £43,000–£48,000 depending on experience
• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, 2 additional concessionary days and 1 day for your birthday, with the ability to ‘buy and sell’ leave.
• Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.
• Access to Health or Dental Plan
• Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.
• The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme
• Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme – ‘Your Perk Site.’
• Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events
• Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office
• Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre