Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst - Kidlington - Upto £60,000 DOE

A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join its growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified professional to play a key role in shaping financial reporting, driving process improvements, and developing business intelligence tools that support strategic decision-making.
Location: Kidlington - 4 Days per week onsiteSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Great Benefits
What You'll Be Doing:
Financial Reporting & Month-End Support

Assist with monthly close processes, preparing financial results and insightful management commentaryDevelop robust reporting packs for senior leadership and board-level stakeholdersEnsure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple business units
Budgeting & ForecastingSupport the maintenance of annual budgets and rolling forecastsCollaborate with divisional finance contacts to ensure forecasts reflect current business realities
Process Improvement & Systems IntegrationIdentify and lead initiatives to streamline financial processes across the organisationOptimise use of the current accounting system (Xero) and evaluate complementary financial toolsImplement automation solutions to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
Business Intelligence & Data VisualisationPartner with senior finance leaders to build a suite of BI tools for operational and strategic useCreate dashboards and analytical reports that deliver actionable insightsDevelop data pipelines and visualisation tools to support decision-making
Operational Finance SupportProvide backup for AP/AR functions during peak periods or staff absenceAssist in improving controls and processes within purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles
Cost Management & AnalysisAnalyse common spend areas to identify cost-saving opportunitiesConduct spend reviews and collaborate with operations teams to implement efficienciesBuild cost tracking mechanisms to monitor savings delivery
General Finance & Project SupportSupport senior finance leaders with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc analysisContribute to year-end audit preparations and statutory reporting
What We're Looking For:Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent); part-qualified candidates with strong experience also considered1-3 years post-qualification experience in a finance roleStrong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experienceExperience with accounting systems (Xero preferred but not essential)Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into actionable insightsExcellent communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholdersHighly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solvingExperience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
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