Financial Strategy Analyst (Fully Qualified)

Adecco; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst based in Manchester. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and strong financial analysis skills. This position offers a salary range of £50,000-£55,000 with benefits including hybrid working and a substantial bonus structure. Join a high-impact finance function supporting crucial business decisions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Industry-leading pension scheme

Access to discounts and perks platform

Comprehensive employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to translate data into business insight.
• Experience in fleet services, energy, or financial services (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to support business performance.
• Deliver deep-dive financial analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to evaluate performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Confidence in communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

ERP/financial systems such as Oracle

Business Objects

Peoplesoft

Job description

Overview

Strategic Finance Analyst (Fully qualified) – Manchester (Hybrid - minimum 1 day/week in office) – Permanent 50,000-55,000 + Bonus + Benefits. The successful candidate must be based within 45 minutes of Manchester.

Join a High-Impact Finance Function

We're working with a leading organisation in Manchester to recruit a Strategic Finance Analyst who will play a key role in driving financial insight and supporting business-critical decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded analyst with strong modelling skills and a proactive approach to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to support business performance and new commercial opportunities.
• Deliver deep-dive financial analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Analyse variances between actual and forecast results, identifying key drivers.
• Prepare strategic reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Produce the monthly business review pack with accurate data and commentary.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to evaluate performance and guide decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity through strong financial controls and validation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including modelling, pivot tables, and data visualisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into business insight.
• Confident communicator, able to present complex information clearly.
• Experience in fleet services, energy, or financial services (desirable).
• Familiarity with ERP/financial systems such as Oracle, Business Objects, or Peoplesoft (advantageous).

What s in It for You?

• Competitive salary: 50,000-55,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual company bonus
• Hybrid working from Manchester City Centre office (minimum 1 day/week)
• 37.5-hour work week (8:30am-5:00pm)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Industry-leading pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Access to discounts and perks platform
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing support

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you\'re ready to bring your financial expertise to a strategic, forward-thinking team, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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