Finance Analyst - Housing Sector

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Analyst to support the Budgeting and Forecasting Manager. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering accurate, insightful financial information to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by providing in-depth analysis and financial insights.
• Collaborate with finance business partners and cross-functional teams to gather, consolidate, and interpret financial data.
• Contribute to the development of financial reports, offering clear insights into business performance and financial health.
• Analyse financial trends and variances to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiencies.
• Present financial information in a clear and concise manner to support strategic decision-making.
• Help maintain and enhance financial reporting systems and tools to meet evolving business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Manage and maintain large, complex data sets using Excel and internal systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Essential Knowledge

• Experience working on management reporting and the budgeting cycle within a large complex group
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement; work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking ability; capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of D365 and PowerBI preferred

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