Senior Finance Analyst

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Exeter is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. The role involves financial reporting, advanced Excel reporting, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial information. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants or actively studying towards qualification, with strong analytical skills and experience in asset accounting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Opportunities for career progression

Exposure to high-value asset management

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas and data modelling.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting or fleet accounting.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and analysis for assets worth hundreds of millions.
• Prepare and analyze complex asset financing reports.
• Support audit processes and prepare cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Your new companyA 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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