Temporary Finance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); Luton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Luton is looking for a Temporary Finance Analyst to support financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel and financial modelling skills, proven experience in a finance analyst role, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance teams. This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 (pro rata) and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000 (pro rata)

Hybrid working with flexibility around office days

Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance analyst role.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting and analysis.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide financial modelling to support business cases.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

• Ongoing temporary role
• Immediate start

About Our Client

Join a dynamic, medium-sized retail company in Luton with a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for delivering quality products and excellent customer service. The business is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, making this a great time to get involved.

Job Description

Temporary Finance Analyst:

• Support month-end reporting and analysis
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management
• Conduct variance analysis and commentary
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide financial modelling to support business cases
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand cost drivers
• Identify trends and opportunities for cost savings
• Maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards
• Support ad hoc analysis and finance projects

The Successful Applicant

Temporary Finance Analyst:

• Proven experience in a finance analyst role
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Retail or FMCG sector experience (desirable)
• Immediately available or on a short notice period

What's on Offer

Temporary Finance Analyst:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 (pro rata)
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business