Finance Business Analyst

Gist Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on M&S products

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Pension or defined contribution plan

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gist Limited is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join the Finance team. The role can be based in Basingstoke with regular travel to Crewe or based on-site in Crewe.

You will support operational performance, drive cost transformation, and influence key business decisions in a fast-paced, values-driven environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate financial data into insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial acumen with ability to support cost transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the operational leadership team in Crewe to provide financial support and drive cost transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls to safeguard assets and minimise financial risk.
• Lead weekly forecasting and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct weekly and monthly financial reviews, providing insightful commentary to operational teams.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, oversee depot balance sheet ownership, and support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.

Job description

Finance Business Analyst - (BACrewe26.1)

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We’re looking for a Finance Business Analyst to join our Finance team, which can either be based in Basingstoke with regular travel to Crewe or based on-site in Crewe.

This is an exciting opportunity to support operational performance, drive cost transformation, and influence key business decisions in a fast-paced, values-driven environment. Ideal for a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• up to £60,000 per annum
• Monday – Friday (37.5 hours a week)
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Partnering with the operational leadership team in Crewe to provide financial support and drive cost transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls to safeguard assets and minimise financial risk.
• Lead weekly forecasting and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.
• Conduct weekly and monthly financial reviews, providing insightful commentary to operational teams.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, oversee depot balance sheet ownership, and support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Your skills and experience will include:

• Strong understanding of the business, market dynamics, and financial management practices.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to communicate complex financial insights to non-finance teams.
• Confident communicator and presenter who operates with discretion, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Driven and tenacious in delivering the finance agenda while demonstrating behaviours aligned with company values.

WHY JOIN GIST?

At Gist, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to create an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to be themselves.

Working in partnership with M&S, we’re helping shape the future of retail logistics — and we want great people to be part of that journey.