Finance Analyst

• Location: Bath (2 days onsite)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 36-42k (Some flex on the right person)

This role is crucial for supporting the Head of Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis and involves working closely with the Senior Financial Analyst. You will develop and maintain core data sets and contribute to internal management information that aids strategic decision-making within a rapidly evolving educational sector.

• Conduct monthly monitoring and reconciliation of tuition fee income to track budget adherence and highlight variances for forecast adjustments.
• Manage monthly, mid-year, and year-end monitoring and reconciliation of tuition fees for partnerships, ensuring compliance with partnership agreements and accounting principles.
• Develop and maintain models for reporting pay expenditure, and provide data analysis for internal segmental reporting and bi-annual Academic Dashboard meetings.
• Take ownership of certain reporting areas, updating and troubleshooting as needed, and develop reports to support all internal and external reporting requirements using financial systems and business intelligence tools.
• Work proactively with systems accountants to ensure accuracy and robustness in reporting, and maintain records with appropriate version control.
• Undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role.

• Newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with demonstrable experience in data analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in managing large data sets to produce insightful analysis.
• Ability to create, analyse, and interpret financial reports and budgetary information.
• Experience in creating repeatable and insightful reports using Excel and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience within the Education sector.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP and reporting requirements of HE institutions.
• Experience in a large, complex environment.

• Proactive with a natural curiosity to understand the broader context of financial reports or analysis.
• Ability to build rapport with team members and stakeholders, fostering a productive and professional working environment.
• Highly motivated, enjoys challenges and variety, and can work flexibly to achieve daily tasks and team goals.