FP&A Analyst

Axon Moore; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

ACCA/CIMA study support

25 days holiday + flexible bank</name>

Job summary

Axon Moore are recruiting a Financial Reporting Analyst for a well-established company in North Manchester. You will deliver daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports, supporting decision-making with clear insights and powerful Power BI visuals.

The role offers ACCA/CIMA study support, 25 days holiday, pension, free parking and flexible core-hours after probation. A strong analytical mindset and accuracy are essential for success in a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a financial reporting/finance analyst position.
• Confident user of Excel to perform intermediate level functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail.
• Experience working with Power BI would be desirable with a willingness to learn essential.
• A degree in an IT/Finance/STEM related subject would be desirable.
• Good confidence levels and commercial awareness, able to build relationships and influence at all levels within the business.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines independently and in a team environment.
• Problem solver and a team player with passion, self-motivation and drive.

Responsibilities

• Provision and analysis of daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for both internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate and actionable insights to support informed business decision-making.
• Continued maintenance, development and enhancement of existing reporting processes, ensuring reports remain accurate, relevant, efficient and aligned with changing business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with business users and key stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, translating business needs into customised and effective reporting solutions.
• Take ownership of cost centre reporting, providing regular financial information, variance analysis and meaningful commentary to Heads of Departments to support budget management and cost control.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, opportunities and areas of concern, adding value through clear interpretation and communication of key findings.
• Support the Finance department with the preparation, development and delivery of the annual company budget, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement and consolidation of budget information.
• Provide ongoing financial and data analysis support to stakeholders, responding to ad hoc reporting requests and delivering accurate information within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with the Financial Data and Analytics team to support the implementation and development of Power BI across the business, helping to improve data accessibility, visualisation and reporting capabilities.
• Assist with the development of automated and streamlined reporting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enhance the quality and consistency of management information.
• Communicate complex financial and analytical information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, supporting a data-driven approach to business performance, planning and decision-making.

Skills

Excel intermediate

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Degree in IT/Finance/STEM

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Axon Moore are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable company based in North Manchester, to recruit a Financial Reporting Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known and successful company in the industry, who have a dynamic and energised Finance team. They are successfully moving away from typical Excel reporting and have been implementing Power BI for the last 12+ months.

Salary & Benefits

• £31,000 plus profit share bonus.
• ACCA/CIMA study support, 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays, pension, free parking, flexible working around 10-4 core hours will be available after probation.
• Other benefits include enhanced parental pay, 30% staff discount and Bupa health care.

Responsibilities

• Provision and analysis of daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for both internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate and actionable insights to support informed business decision-making.
• Continued maintenance, development and enhancement of existing reporting processes, ensuring reports remain accurate, relevant, efficient and aligned with changing business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with business users and key stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, translating business needs into customised and effective reporting solutions.
• Take ownership of cost centre reporting, providing regular financial information, variance analysis and meaningful commentary to Heads of Departments to support budget management and cost control.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, opportunities and areas of concern, adding value through clear interpretation and communication of key findings.
• Support the Finance department with the preparation, development and delivery of the annual company budget, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement and consolidation of budget information.
• Provide ongoing financial and data analysis support to stakeholders, responding to ad hoc reporting requests and delivering accurate information within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with the Financial Data and Analytics team to support the implementation and development of Power BI across the business, helping to improve data accessibility, visualisation and reporting capabilities.
• Assist with the development of automated and streamlined reporting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enhance the quality and consistency of management information.
• Communicate complex financial and analytical information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, supporting a data-driven approach to business performance, planning and decision-making.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in a financial reporting/finance analyst position.
• Confident user of Excel to perform intermediate level functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail.
• Experience working with Power BI would be desirable with a willingness to learn essential.
• A degree in an IT/Finance/STEM related subject would be desirable.
• Good confidence levels and commercial awareness, able to build relationships and influence at all levels within the business.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines independently and in a team environment.
• Problem solver and a team player with passion, self-motivation and drive.