Financial Analyst

Randstad Delivery (GBS)

Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 3 days

London, Greater London SW18 4DJ, England

£300 - £35 per day

Full Time

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Job Title: Financial Analyst

Contract Type: Inside IR35Daily Rate: £300Location: Paddington (3 days a week, Tuesday to Thursday) with remote work on Monday and Friday. Flexibility may be considered.Contract Duration: 4-6 months initially, with potential for extension.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and skilled Financial Analyst to join our Commercial Finance Team on an initial 4-6-month contract. You will support critical functions like sales reporting, forecasting, and month-end analysis.

This role requires a hands-on approach to interpreting financial data, reconciling systems, and providing insights to influence decision-making. Your expertise in Excel, Power BI (or similar tools), and experience in FMCG or manufacturing finance will set you apart in this dynamic position.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner on sales reporting and forecasting.
Deliver month-end analysis, including sales revenue, sales volume, and variance interpretation.
Support ad hoc requests and system reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Analyze month-end variances and provide actionable insights for business performance.
Reconcile sales data between systems to support decision-making.

What We're Looking For

Experience: Prior experience in finance within manufacturing or FMCG industries is essential.
Skills:
- Strong IT literacy, including advanced Excel skills.
- Proficiency in Power BI, HFM, Cognos, or similar systems.
Education: Finance-related qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Personal Attributes:
- A keen learner with a proactive attitude.
- Able to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Work Pattern

Onsite: 3 days a week in Paddington (Tuesday to Thursday).
Remote: Monday and Friday.
Core working hours: 9 AM-5 PM (with flexibility as needed).

What We Offer

Competitive daily rate of £300 (inside IR35).
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Exposure to senior finance leadership and key stakeholders.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.