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Finance Analyst - 12 month FTC

Investigo
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7JT

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Analyst position offers a salary of £40k and requires a part-qualified candidate with commercial finance experience.
  • This role involves consolidating and analyzing financial data, proposing cost-reduction solutions, and compiling detailed financial health reports.
  • Key responsibilities include developing financial models, conducting performance studies, and monitoring financial status against forecasts.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, along with proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
  • This position is based in Luton on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working model, requiring 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Finance Analyst£40kHybrid Working (2days in the office, 3 from home)Luton12 month FTC

Key Responsibilities:

  • Consolidate and analyse financial data, including budgets and income statement forecasts, aligning with company goals and financial standing.

  • Propose creative solutions and recommendations to reduce costs and enhance financial performance.

  • Compile data to create detailed reports on the financial health and potential risks of the company.

  • Develop financial models, perform bench marking, and analyse business processes.

  • Conduct studies on historical, future, and comparative performance, while developing forecasting models.

  • Identify key financial trends and provide actionable recommendations to senior analysts based on comprehensive analysis.

  • Monitor and assess the financial status by comparing actual results against forecasts.

  • Reconcile transactions by identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments.

  • Continuously update industry knowledge to stay informed on new developments and innovations in the field.

  • Collaborate with management to influence and support long-term strategic decisions across the organisation.

  • Lead process improvements and policy development initiatives to enhance the financial function.

Person Specification:

  • Part Qualified (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with commercial finance experience.
  • Proactive, resilient, adaptable and "can-do" team player with a drive to make a difference
  • Excellent communication - ability to articulate orally and in writing, complex and detailed information in an easy to understand manner to all levels of the business
  • Attention to detail, highly analytical and comfortable dealing with large datasets
  • Ability to deliver with a flexible approach when required
  • Strong Excel and System skills

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.