Financial Analyst

Wade Macdonald; Wantage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Analyst in Wantage. The successful applicant will support commercial objectives with financial guidance, work closely with departments such as Marketing and HR, and excel in managing stakeholder relations. Applicants should have at least two years of experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and be part-qualified in finance qualifications. Offering a competitive salary and benefits including holiday and study support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

Study support

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a financial or management accounting role.
• Strong skills in Excel and ideally knowledge of Power BI.
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities and translating complex data.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly performance reports and offering clear commentary.
• Leading forecasting and planning processes to align with operational targets.
• Preparing and evaluating business cases, including scenario modelling.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Data translation

Forecasting

Education

Part-qualified or working towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Finance Analyst - Wantage - £45,000 / £55,000

About the Client

Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established organisation in the Engineering sector. With a strong heritage and a commitment to excellence, they operate at the forefront of their industry. They embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change.

About the Job

A permanent opportunity to support commercial objectives through insightful analysis and strategic business partnering. This role will work closely with senior stakeholders across departments such as Marketing and HR, providing financial guidance to support planning, performance, and key investment decisions.

Duties

• Producing monthly performance reports, analysing results and offering clear commentary
• Leading the forecasting and planning processes to align with operational targets
• Supporting quarterly commercial reviews with actionable insights
• Preparing and evaluating business cases, including scenario modelling and investment appraisal
• Tracking key project cashflows and highlighting risks or opportunities
• Acting as a finance partner to functional teams, particularly HR and Marketing
• Supporting the optimisation of cost cap resource allocation
• Developing and improving financial models to support strategic initiatives

About the Successful Applicant

You will have at least two years’ experience in a financial or management accounting role, with strong skills in Excel and ideally knowledge of Power BI. You’ll be confident working independently, managing multiple priorities, and translating complex data for non-financial stakeholders. Part-qualified or working towards a professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) is essential.

What You Will Receive in Return

Along with study support, you’ll receive 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to a healthcare cash plan, and a contributory pension scheme. You will benefit from working in a high-performance, fast-paced environment with clear opportunities for progression. The organisation encourages professional growth and provides the tools and support necessary to develop within a collaborative and engaging culture.