Financial Analyst

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Finance Analyst for our client’s dynamic financial team in the United Kingdom. You will analyse financial data, support strategic decisions, and ensure the accuracy of financial reports while developing leadership capabilities in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include identifying trends, preparing reports for management, supporting budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements across finance systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles and reporting practices.
• Experience with financial accounting software and systems.
• Knowledge of financial services industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Clear communication of complex data to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor and manage financial transactions to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and provide insights for strategic initiatives.
• Assist in managing financial systems and implementing process improvements.
• Oversee compliance with financial regulations and standards, including internal controls.
• Lead efforts in financial accounting tasks such as reconciliations, journal entries, and audit preparations.
• Develop organisational tools to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and management.

Skills

Financial principles

Accounting systems

Financial services standards

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Finance Analyst to join our clients dynamic financial team. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing financial data, supporting management with strategic decision-making, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong management and organisational skills, with a solid background in financial management, accounting, and financial services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial health of our organization while developing your leadership capabilities within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor and manage financial transactions to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and provide insights for strategic initiatives.
• Assist in managing financial systems and implementing process improvements.
• Oversee compliance with financial regulations and standards, including internal controls.
• Lead efforts in financial accounting tasks such as reconciliations, journal entries, and audit preparations.
• Develop organisational tools to enhance efficiency in financial reporting and management.

Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in financial principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial accounting systems and software.
• Knowledge of financial services industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Effective communication skills for presenting complex data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and work collaboratively across teams.

Join the team in driving our clients financial success through strategic analysis and innovative management practices.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.

Any salary advertised is for search purposes only.

If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.