Junior Financial Analyst

Spandex; Almondsbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Spandex is seeking a junior financial analyst to join the international Group Finance team in Bristol. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and analysis to deliver high-quality financial insight while supporting growth across our international business.

You will gain exposure to digitalisation initiatives, reporting systems like Power BI and SAP, and work with cross-country teams in a hybrid Bristol setting.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA newly qualified.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation capability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across different countries and functions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Group budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Preparing financial analyses and management reports for senior leadership.
• Analysing performance, identifying trends and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Supporting cash flow, bank and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assisting international Finance Controllers with reporting and analysis needs.
• Supporting ad-hoc Group projects and finance initiatives.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Financial communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Junior Financial Analyst

Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

Join Spandex and Help Shape the Future of Finance

At Spandex, we're transforming into a digitally enabled, locally empowered and performance-led organisation. As we continue our transformation journey, we're looking for an ambitious and analytically minded Junior Financial Analyst to join our international Group Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified accountant who wants more than traditional reporting. You'll work across budgeting, forecasting, business analysis, finance transformation and digitalisation initiatives, helping provide the insight and financial discipline needed to support growth across our international business. The role is designed to support a stronger digital backbone, greater local ownership and accountable execution across the Group.

What You'll Be Doing

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

You will help deliver high-quality financial information and insight that supports better business decisions across the Group.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting Group budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Preparing financial analyses and management reports for senior leadership.
• Analysing performance, identifying trends and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Supporting cash flow, bank and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assisting international Finance Controllers with reporting and analysis needs.
• Supporting ad-hoc Group projects and finance initiatives.

Digitalisation & Continuous Improvement

As Spandex continues its transformation, you'll help Finance become faster, simpler and more insight-led.

Responsibilities include:

• Improving reporting, consolidation and budgeting tools.
• Supporting the use of Power BI, SAP and other reporting systems.
• Helping automate recurring reporting activities and reduce manual work.
• Identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
• Challenging outdated ways of working and recommending practical improvements.
• Using data to support faster and more informed decision-making.

Business Partnership & Collaboration

You'll work closely with colleagues across countries and functions to help build a more connected and commercially focused Finance organisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting local Finance teams with reliable information and clear reporting standards.
• Building strong relationships with Finance Controllers and cross-functional teams.
• Translating financial information into clear business insight.
• Taking ownership of allocated work and delivering against agreed deadlines.
• Contributing to a collaborative, one-team culture across the Group.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA newly qualified.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation capability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across different countries and functions.

Desirable

• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP platform.
• Exposure to IFRS, Group reporting or multinational business environments.
• Interest in finance transformation, AI-enabled ways of working, automation and continuous improvement.

The Type of Person Who Will Thrive at Spandex

Our transformation is about more than systems and processes. It's about building a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• An Owner's Mindset and takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Curiosity and uses facts and data to understand what drives performance.
• A Solution-Oriented Approach, bringing recommendations rather than simply identifying problems.
• Pace and Execution Discipline, turning analysis into meaningful action.
• A passion for Continuous Improvement and smarter ways of working.
• A strong Digital Mindset and enthusiasm for automation and technology.
• One-Team Collaboration across functions, countries and cultures.
• Positive Energy and Resilience in a changing and fast-paced environment.

Professionalism, integrity and leadership by example. These behaviours align with the Spandex transformation agenda centred on digitisation, local ownership, accountability, pace and measurable delivery.

Why Join Spandex?

• Be part of a major international business transformation.
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and strategic projects.
• Work in a truly international environment.
• Develop expertise across FP&A, reporting, systems and business analysis.
• Build valuable experience in a private equity-backed multinational organisation.
• Help shape the future of Finance through data, automation and continuous improvement.
• Join a collaborative team where your contribution will be visible and valued.

What Success Looks Like

In this role you will:

• Deliver accurate and timely reporting and insight.
• Improve budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Help reduce manual work through automation and better use of data.
• Enhance visibility of business performance and key drivers.
• Support successful integration of acquired businesses.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the Group.
• Make a visible contribution to a more entrepreneurial, accountable and joined-up Finance culture.

Ready to Accelerate Your Finance Career?

If you're a newly qualified accountant with strong analytical skills, a passion for continuous improvement and the ambition to make a real impact in an international organisation, we'd love to hear from you.