Finance Analyst

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Location: Lowestoft

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. 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 .