Interim Finance Analyst: Insightful Reporting & Forecasting

JSS; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking an Interim Finance Analyst to join a growing business in the United Kingdom. You will own financial reporting, provide insights, and support forecasting and budgeting to drive commercial performance.

You will produce weekly and monthly reports with variance analysis, partner with operational teams, lead budgeting cycles, and help optimise costs while supporting month-end processes. Strong Excel and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Turn complex data into clear business insights.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication to engage finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports with variance analysis.
• Partner with operations to provide accurate financial information.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and meet deadlines.
• Build relationships with customers and present KPI performance.
• Analyse costs and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Support month-end and year-end processes with central finance.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and cross-functional support.
• Share best practices across the finance team.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Independent worker

Continuous improvement

Adaptable

Tools

Office suite

Job description

JSS is seeking an Interim Finance Analyst to join a growing business in the United Kingdom. You will own financial reporting, provide insights, and support forecasting and budgeting to drive commercial performance.

You will produce weekly and monthly reports with variance analysis, partner with operational teams, lead budgeting cycles, and help optimise costs while supporting month-end processes. Strong Excel and stakeholder engagement are essential.