Senior Finance Analyst

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Pulborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in the UK is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive financial strategy and performance. In this role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide analytical insights and improve business efficiency. Candidates should possess strong FP&A expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a relevant finance qualification. Enjoy a hybrid work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Exciting opportunity for career development

Supportive, forward-looking work environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial planning & analysis, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and enhance financial reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align finance and business strategies.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Build and maintain financial models for planning.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial systems.
• Provide financial insights for key projects.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Data Interpretation

Advanced Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant Finance Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Are you a numbers-driven problem solver who thrives on turning financial data into strategic insight? Join a forward-thinking organisation that's transforming the way it delivers value to its customers and driving innovation across its finance function.

As a Financial Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, supporting key business decisions, and driving performance across the organisation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll help deliver accurate, insightful analysis that informs growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Analyse performance trends and provide actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Develop and enhance financial reports and dashboards to deliver real-time insights for management and business teams.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with non-financial stakeholders, ensuring alignment between finance and broader business strategies. Present complex financial data clearly and confidently.
• Automation & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and automate processes using advanced Excel, Power Apps, and coding techniques.
• Data Modelling: Build and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Systems & Integration: Support the development and improvement of financial systems, working closely with IT and business teams to optimise reporting and analysis.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Provide financial insights for projects and initiatives, supporting investment appraisals and key strategic decisions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong FP&A expertise – budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting and ideally from a FTSE 100 or equivalently large complex business.
• Exceptional analytical and data interpretation skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with tools such as PowerBI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is desirable.

What the company will give you

You'll be part of a finance team that's not just focused on the numbers but on shaping meaningful change. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing, mission-driven organisation where your insights can directly influence the strategic direction of the business.

Enjoy a hybrid working environment, a culture that values collaboration and innovation, and the chance to develop your technical and professional expertise in a supportive, forward-looking setting.

If you're passionate about financial insight, innovation, and making a real impact - we'd love to hear from you