Financial Analyst

New Appointments Group; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Finance Analyst in Stockton-on-Tees to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. You will support month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, collaborating with internal teams to provide accurate financial information.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, proficiency with Excel and financial systems, and the ability to work both independently and as part of wider teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related subject.
• Intermediate-level experience in finance or accounting environment.
• Experience with month-end processes, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial information and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Good Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with wider teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end activities to support the production of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management, providing insight into financial performance.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, expense forecasts and staffing forecasts.
• Produce regular statistical and financial reporting.
• Analyse financial performance and explain variances against budget and forecast.
• Carry out cost analysis and identify trends and opportunities.
• Work with departments to understand financial information and support decision-making.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely and high quality.
• Contribute to improvements in financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Month-end reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

Financial systems

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Analyst

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Temporary

We're currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a busy finance team in Stockton-on-Tees.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with relevant experience who is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll play an important role in supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, working closely with internal teams to provide accurate and meaningful financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete month-end activities to support the production of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management, providing clear insight into financial performance.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, expense forecasts and staffing forecasts for assigned areas of the business.
• Produce regular statistical and financial reporting.
• Analyse financial performance and provide explanations for variances against budget and forecast.
• Carry out cost analysis and identify trends, opportunities and areas requiring further investigation.
• Work closely with relevant departments to understand financial information and support effective decision-making.
• Ensure financial information and reporting is accurate, timely and presented to a high standard.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements within financial reporting and analysis.

About You

• We're looking for someone with a strong grounding in finance or accounting who is comfortable working with financial data, reporting and analysis.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree, college qualification or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related subject.
• Intermediate-level professional experience within a relevant finance or accounting environment.
• Experience of month-end processes, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret financial information and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Good Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with wider teams.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.