Financial Analyst

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst located in Leicester. This position is perfect for a candidate with a finance background who enjoys working with data and seeks to grow within a manufacturing finance environment. You will support day-to-day accounting functions, assist with monthly reporting, and handle data analysis. The company offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and significant opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• Finance degree or equivalent junior finance experience required.
• Strong numerical skills are essential.
• Good Excel skills or willingness to learn advanced capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Assist with monthly management accounts, including journals and reconciliations.
• Support cost analysis and BOM-related work.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Good Excel skills

Interest in data and systems

Organised and curious

Education

Finance, accounting or related degree

Job description

Overview

Junior Finance Analyst – Leicester On-Site

An established manufacturing business in Leicester is looking to appoint a Finance Analyst to join its growing finance team. This role offers genuine development and progression, particularly for someone interested in building a career in manufacturing finance, costing, and finance systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, has a logical and analytical mindset, and is keen to grow into a more systems‑focused finance role over time.

The Role

Initially, you’ll support the day‑to‑day running of the finance function and assist during month end, while gradually gaining exposure to costing, BOM analysis, and finance systems. As the role develops, you’ll play an increasing part in improving reporting, handling large data sets, and supporting finance system processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the finance team with day‑to‑day accounting activities
• Assisting with monthly management accounts, including journals and reconciliations
• Supporting cost analysis, product costing and BOM‑related work
• Extracting, analysing and manipulating large data sets
• Presenting financial data in clear, structured and legible formats
• Supporting finance systems, reporting improvements and process efficiency initiatives
• Liaising with operations and production teams to understand cost drivers

About You

• Finance, accounting or related degree, or equivalent junior finance experience
• Strong numerical skills with a clear interest in data and systems
• Good Excel skills (or the desire to develop advanced Excel capability)
• Exposure to costing or BOMs through study or early experience
• Interest in progressing within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Organised, curious and keen to learn

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary for the level, with progression opportunities
• Hybrid working pattern
• Exposure to manufacturing finance and cost accounting
• Genuine long‑term development into a more systems‑focused finance role
• Supportive finance team and strong learning environment