Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 3 days office based)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + benefits

 

We are working with a well-established and growing consumer-led organisation seeking a commercially focused Finance Analyst to join its finance team.

 

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious analyst or management accountant looking to broaden their experience beyond month-end reporting and gain exposure to commercial finance, FP&A and business partnering activities.

 

Working within a small, high-performing finance team, you'll have visibility across the entire business and play a key role in delivering meaningful insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

 

The role

 

Responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of monthly management reporting processes
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and planning activities
• Producing commercial and operational analysis
• Preparing performance packs for senior stakeholders
• Investigating trends, risks and opportunities within financial and operational data
• Supporting the development of new reporting tools and dashboards
• Working closely with stakeholders across a range of business functions
• Assisting with month-end close activities, journals and balance sheet reviews
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across finance and reporting

 

About you

 

You could be a Finance Analyst, Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Business Partner or an ambitious individual seeking your next step.

 

We're particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly
• Confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Curiosity and a desire to understand the commercial drivers of performance
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude
• Experience within industry, although candidates making a first move from practice will also be considered
• Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA candidates are encouraged to apply