Strategic Finance Analyst - Data Storyteller for Growth

Pineapple Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Study Support

Hybrid working

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Employee wellbeing hub

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to bridge sales, operations, and finance. This high-impact role requires financial analysis expertise and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Ideal candidates will be pursuing CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, possess excellent Excel skills, and demonstrate strong communication abilities. Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid working, study support, and a focus on work-life balance in a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Currently working towards CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with at least 3 years of practical finance experience.
• Comfortable with large datasets and financial modelling.
• Ability to present data confidently to senior leadership and sales teams.
• Looks past the P&L to see the operational 'why'.

Responsibilities

• Conducting deep-draft sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to identify growth trends.
• Translating complex financial data into 'human' insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Managing central overheads and variance analysis while leading the consolidation of budgets.
• Taking ownership of process improvement projects and automating reporting.

Skills

Active Study Status

Excel Wizardry

Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst to bridge sales, operations, and finance. This high-impact role requires financial analysis expertise and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Ideal candidates will be pursuing CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, possess excellent Excel skills, and demonstrate strong communication abilities. Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid working, study support, and a focus on work-life balance in a friendly team.