Financial Analyst

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organization in Reading is seeking a Finance & Planning Manager to drive performance through financial analysis and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified with experience in budgeting and forecasting. This role offers a salary between £50k-£55k and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Skilled in activity-based costing and ROI analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Deliver scenario modelling and performance analysis.
• Build strong relationships to influence decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel modelling

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving performance and efficiency? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that helps people with sight loss live the life they choose?

Location: Reading / Hybrid - 2 days in the office Salary: £50k-£55k+ Benefits Contract Type: 12 Month FTC

The organisation is seeking a Finance & Planning Manager whose financial expertise will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic goals. The successful candidate will contribute through insightful analysis, robust planning, and collaborative business partnering, helping to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation across the organisation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of budgets and rolling forecasts focused on service delivery, productivity, and innovation.
• Deliver scenario modelling and performance analysis to identify cost-effective improvements.
• Create and manage activity-based and productivity reporting.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to influence decision-making.
• Coach and educate non-financial colleagues to enhance financial acumen.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Person Specifications:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting in medium to large organisations.
• Skilled in activity-based costing, ROI analysis, and linking financial and non-financial indicators.
• Strong Excel modelling and dashboard presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in the charity or third sector.
  • Knowledge of dynamic reporting tools and VI-accessible reporting.
  • Curious about technology and efficiency improvements.

Have the expertise and experience? Looking to move into a prestigious organisation? Apply now or contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading office.