Financial Analyst

idpp; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications organization seeks a Financial Analyst for a 3-month rolling contract in Reading. The successful candidate will support cost transformation programs through financial analysis and robust reporting while working in a hybrid model. Ideal for candidates skilled in data visualization and financial modeling within the IT recruitment landscape.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and Excel.
• Experience in telecommunications sector required.
• Strong financial analytical skills with an eye for cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Create and maintain financial models for forecasting.
• Build and maintain dashboards using Power BI and Excel.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data visualisation

Decision-making

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent financial qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

This range is provided by idpp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Delivery Consultant at IDPP | IT Recruitment

Financial Analyst - Telecommunications and Utilities

Location: Reading

Duration: 3 month rolling contract

Working model: Hybrid. 2 days on site per week.

Ideal candidates will have experience within the telecommunications sector.

About the Role:

An international telecommunications organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support its UK Networks division.

The organisation requires a Financial Analyst to contribute to strategic cost transformation programmes by delivering insightful financial analysis, robust modelling, and clear reporting. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enable performance improvements and support rationalisation projects across network infrastructure.

You’ll help shape financial strategy in a technology-led environment, with a focus on rationalising networks, improving service delivery, and supporting strategic migrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Create and maintain financial models for scenario planning and forecasting.
• Build dynamic dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI and Excel.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, including project managers and technical teams, to support decision-making and drive transformation outcomes.
• Monitor and report on KPIs linked to cost optimisation and transformation performance.

Core Competencies:

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and scenario planning.
• Skilled in dashboard creation and data visualisation (Power BI, Excel).
• Effective influencer with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting cost optimisation and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIMA/ACCA or equivalent financial qualification (part or fully qualified).
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling proficiency.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion.

Apply now to play a key role in one of the UK’s most ambitious network transformation programmes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services and Telecommunications

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