Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

• Annual Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
• Location: Basingstoke
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our client's dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The Finance Analyst will be instrumental in providing accurate financial data and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• 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.
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimisation.
• Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
• Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or related field.
• Proven work experience as a Finance Analyst.
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions.
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
• Good business acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for the Finance Analyst position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.