Junior Finance Analyst

Pantalent; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy sector firm is seeking a Junior Finance Analyst to join their expanding team. This role offers a competitive salary range of £24,000 to £28,000 and a hybrid working pattern. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial models and providing insights for project returns. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working pattern

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Proficient experience with Excel formulas, pivot tables, or basic modelling.
• Familiarity with financial concepts will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the investment appraisal model.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information for analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of regular performance reports.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

This role is looking for a commercially focused and numerically skilled individual to join a growing team. If you are looking for growth and progression to lead you on a long term career in commercial finance this is the role for you.

Client Details

This business is an SME within the energy and natural resources industry going through a period of rapid growth. You will be joining a small commercial finance team within a larger finance department and get the opportunity for exposure across the wider business.

Description

The Junior Finance Analyst duties will include:

• Maintain and administer the investment appraisal model in line with external market conditions (e.g., power prices, interest rate assumptions etc).
• Work with the business development team on new solar and battery opportunities to provide insight on project returns.
• Support updates to assumptions and inputs in financial models (e.g., generation volumes, pricing, cost data).
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information for analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of regular performance reports, including providing insight to the Finance team on budgetary items to assist in monthly variance analysis.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as required by the Senior Commercial Finance Manager or wider business.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial inputs and outputs.

Profile

The successful Junior Finance Analyst should have/be:

• Bachelor's degree within related field preferred
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Proficient experience with Excel formulas, pivot tables, or basic modelling.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with people across the business.
• Strong organisational skills and time management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with financial concepts (e.g., profit & loss, forecasting, variance analysis) will be advantageous.

Job Offer

The successful Junior Finance Analyst will receive:

• A competitive salary range of £24,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working pattern (80:20)
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, working closely with your line manager as a mentor.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Grazeley, on the outskirts of Reading.
• Large amounts of opportunity for growth and progression within the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in commercial finance. If you're ready to take the next step, we encourage you to apply today!