We are seeking a diligent Financial Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will analyse financial data, prepare reports, support forecasting and provide insights to inform strategic decisions. This role suits an analytical thinker who communicates effectively and thrives in a collaborative environment.
A Financial Analyst evaluates financial performance, prepares forecasts and supports budgeting. They collaborate with business units to ensure robust financial control and meaningful management information.
Financial Analyst Job Profile
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing and presenting financial information to support the organisation's planning and decision making. This role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
Working closely with finance peers and operational teams, the Financial Analyst will help maintain accurate financial records, identify trends and highlight risks and opportunities that affect business performance.
Financial Analyst Job Description
The Financial Analyst will prepare monthly management reports, variance analyses and detailed forecasts. You will maintain budgetary control, monitor key performance indicators and produce ad hoc analysis for senior management. The role involves reconciling accounts, modelling scenarios and ensuring assumptions are documented and defensible.
Key activities include reviewing historical performance, building financial models to evaluate projects and investments, and supporting the annual planning cycle. The role also involves liaising with auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and contributing to process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.
Strong stakeholder management skills are essential. The analyst will present findings to non-financial colleagues and senior leaders, translating technical analysis into clear, actionable messages. You will also assist with system implementations and data integrity checks to support scalable reporting across the organisation.
Financial Analyst Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
- Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and scenario planning.
- Support the budgeting process and monitor budgetary control.
- Analyse trends, margins and drivers of financial performance.
- Produce ad hoc reports and business case evaluations.
- Liaise with operational teams to gather and validate financial data.
- Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
- Present insights to senior management and non-financial stakeholders.
- Support internal and external audit requests with accurate documentation.
- Identify process improvements and support automation of routine tasks.
- Maintain data integrity and contribute to system upgrades and testing.
Financial Analyst Requirements and Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
- A qualified accountant or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is desirable.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting or corporate finance.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modelling.
- Familiarity with ERP or reporting systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
- Good commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
- Experience in preparing management accounts and forecasts.
- Team player with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of integrity and commitment to data confidentiality.
