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Job Title: Business Analyst
Contract: 6 month FTC
Location: Lowestoft
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to join their dynamic finance team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This role involves preparing financial reports, analysing key metrics, and supporting forecasting and budgeting processes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing insights to drive business performance and improve decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, analysing key metrics.
- Conduct variance analysis to assess financial performance and identify key drivers.
- Maintain accurate material and finished goods pricing through regular updates and analysis.
- Assist in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including posting necessary accruals and journals.
- Develop financial models to support forecasting and scenario planning.
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams to enhance data governance and reporting accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Ideally, you will have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. We welcome applications from qualified, part-qualified, or qualified-by-experience candidates. You should have a minimum of three years' experience in financial reporting and forecasting, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data. Proficiency in financial planning systems, SAP, and business intelligence tools is essential, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
If you are a proactive finance professional looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV to .
