Finance Business Analyst - Cost Transformation & Forecasting

Gist Limited; 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

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.