Strategic Finance Analyst — Forecasting & Cost Optimisation

Matchtech; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Analyst to support operational finance activities in Harlow. This role requires expertise in financial analysis and forecasting along with strong proficiency in Excel. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in finance roles and be AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA. Essential skills include strong attention to detail and effective communication, as you'll be collaborating across functions and engaging with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in finance roles.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support headcount, utilisation, and overhead forecasting.
• Assist with reporting cycles and monitor performance vs. plan.
• Track capex and change spend against plan.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Analyst to support operational finance activities in Harlow. This role requires expertise in financial analysis and forecasting along with strong proficiency in Excel. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in finance roles and be AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA. Essential skills include strong attention to detail and effective communication, as you'll be collaborating across functions and engaging with senior leaders.