Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst£40,000 - £42,000 + Study Support and great benefits packageMilton Keynes (Hybrid working available) Our client, a highly successful and ever expansive commercial entity, is currently seeking an ambitious individual to work within this high-profile organisation. The role will present numerous challenges and hence requires a tenacious personality, strong numerical acumen and a creative approach to problem solving.The ideal application will require a strong academic profile including impressive A Levels, a degree from a credible University, a finance related sandwich year / internship and/ or 2-3 years working in a fast-paced commercial accounting environment. The following duties will fill the initial remit although candidates should be aware that the brief will change very quickly as potential is shown and progression is made up the career ladder.Key duties: Preparation of weekly trade reporting for the business and Board Preparation of analysis for multiple teams and regional managers Providing insightful commentary and analysis on financial results and KPIs Undertaking period end review meetings with budget holders Developing a detailed understanding of cost drivers to identify risks and opportunities and highlight areas requiring focus Driving the development and continuous improvement of KPI reporting to add insight and value to the business Playing an active role in, and owning parts of, producing the annual Budget and interim Forecasts & presentations for Senior Management Building financial models or reviewing proposals for capital expenditureAdditionally, you will play a key role supporting various teams and functions within the organisation, communicating findings in an articulate and responsive manner.The post holder will demonstrate a strong ability to prioritise and plan workload, have proven analytical capabilities to interpret business requirements and tailor reports to the users, whilst consistently approaching tasks with a methodical and logical thought process. In addition, strong Excel capabilities would be a significant advantage as would be the advanced progress of your professional studies (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).In return, our client offers an unrivalled benefits package, study support, and genuine career opportunities based on effort, results, and self-development.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration