Senior Finance Analyst

Hays PLC; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Senior Finance Analyst responsible for financial reporting and analysis of substantial asset values. The role involves preparing complex reports, managing fixed asset accounting, and collaborating with stakeholders for accurate financial data representation. Join a high-performing finance team in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or actively studying towards qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and data modelling.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and/or fleet accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse complex asset financing reports.
• Deliver high-quality Excel-based reporting to support business analytics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial information.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or actively studying towards qualification

Job description

Senior finance analyst position, market-leading organisation

Your new company

A highly successful, privately owned business, operating multiple locations in the UK. This organisation has a reputation for excellence and a dynamic growth trajectory.

The company manages a substantial balance sheet and headcount.

• Your new role
  Financial reporting and analysis, accounting for assets worth £100's millions, including acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
  Prepare and analyse complex asset financing reports and ensure accurate balance sheet representation.
• Deliver high-quality Excel-based reporting to support business analytics and P&L performance. Perform detailed reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Support audit processes and provide documentation and analysis as required.
• Prepare fixed assets analysis for the company's corporation tax return.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and reporting tools. Prepare regular cash flow forecasts to help manage both short and longer term cash flow requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or actively studying towards
• qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modelling.
• Strong analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and/or fleet accounting.
• Ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambitious and career-driven, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What you'll get in return

• Be part of a growing and high-performing finance team in a successful private company.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with real impact on business performance.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, and opportunities for career progression.
• Gain exposure to complex financial operations and high-value asset management.
• Work in a modern head office, in Exeter

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