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Finance Analyst

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Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9JY

Salary

£31,500 - £38,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a diligent Finance Analyst to provide data-driven insights for our client, a leading retail organization in Portsmouth.
  • The role involves analyzing financial performance, forecasting future outcomes, and assisting in strategic decision-making.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, along with strong Excel skills and experience in financial software.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,500 to £38,500 per annum and generous holiday leave.
  • We welcome applications from individuals with a strong understanding of retail industry practices and at least a few years of relevant experience.

We're looking for a diligent Finance Analyst who will contribute to our client's financial well-being by providing accurate data-driven insights. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing financial performance, forecasting future performance and assisting with strategic decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is a leading retail organisation based in Portsmouth. They are well-established in the industry and offer a range of high-quality products to a broad customer base.

Description

  • Analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support.
  • Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
  • Analyse past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
  • Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
  • Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field.

Profile

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • Strong Excel skills, particularly advanced formulas and pivot tables.
  • Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
  • Good business acumen.
  • Strong understanding of retail industry practices and trends.
  • Experience using financial software and databases.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £31,500 to £38,500 per annum.
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • A supportive company culture that values employee growth and development.
  • The chance to be a part of a leading retail company based in Portsmouth.

We encourage all candidates with the right skills and mindset to apply and look forward to welcoming our new Finance Analyst.

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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.