Senior Financial Analyst

Ashley Kate HR; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater Lincolnshire seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial planning and reporting within the agriculture sector. The ideal candidate will have strong FP&A expertise, experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, and skills in Power BI. Join a forward-thinking organization offering a hybrid work model and competitive benefits. This is a full-time role with generous perks.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking and discounted food

Company events and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven ability to analyze and report financial data effectively.
• Strong stakeholder influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process with business partners.
• Facilitate regular reforecasts and analyze variances.
• Produce high-quality management reports for senior leaders.

Skills

Strong experience in financial planning

Advanced Excel skills

Highly analytical with data analysis experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience in agriculture or manufacturing

Stakeholder management skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Reference: JN -092025-63444_1757668452

Full time - Agriculture & Manufacturing Sector | Lincoln | 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid

Are you an experienced finance professional with strong FP&A expertise, looking to make an impact in a fast-moving commercial business?

Ashley Kate is delighted to be supporting a market-leading organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Financial Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company, providing robust financial insight and driving effective decision-making across the business.

About the Company

Our client

A leading organisation within the agriculture and manufacturing sector, supplying innovative products nationally and internationally. With a strong reputation for sustainability and growth, this business offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to be part of their journey.

Purpose of the Role

This senior finance role reports directly into the Finance Manager and will lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles. With a strong focus on analysis, reporting, and scenario modelling, the role will be instrumental in providing data-driven insights to senior leaders and supporting the adoption of technology such as Microsoft Dynamics BC and Power BI across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading and facilitating the annual budgeting process with key business partners and budget holders
• Supporting and challenging assumptions within planning cycles
• Leading regular reforecasts, analysing and bridging variances against budget and previous forecasts
• Managing planning scenarios within Microsoft Dynamics BC to ensure discipline and consistency
• Producing high-quality management reports for senior leaders
• Developing and publishing Power BI dashboards and KPIs across the business
• Championing the use of technology to drive efficiencies and insights

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills
• Highly analytical with proven data/statistical analysis experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or related sectors
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central and Power BI - Highly Desirable
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communicator, able to explain financial insights clearly
• Collaborative team player with high integrity and confidentiality
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events and wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking and discounted/free food on site
• Permanent, full-time position within a market-leading and innovative business

Next steps

If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a progressive FP&A role within a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Katy Harland at Ashley Kate Finance for a confidential discussion.

About Us

About Us

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