Finance Analyst

Job Title: Finance Analyst
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE) (Plus comprehensive benefits)
Hours: 39 Hours Per Week
Type: Permanent
Location: Lytham St Annes, FY8
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday, with flexibility for some home working.



We have an exciting new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our client's Finance Department.

This critical role is designed to add value through insightful, forward-looking reporting while working closely with IT to enhance efficiency and flexibility in financial analysis.
If you are a qualified accountant with experience in Management Accounting, along with an interest in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and financial system improvements, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the integrated financial reporting model, ensuring efficiency and insightful outputs.


• Work with Business Intelligence tools to improve reporting and enable fast, accurate responses to ad-hoc requests.


• Manage the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting process, working closely with the Management Accountant.


• Act as the key liaison between IT and Finance, driving new systems and processes to improve scalability and performance.


• Support the Management Accounts Team, with the ability to provide cover for the Management Accountant when required.

Requirements:

• ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification.


• Strong experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar role, with a deep understanding of General Ledger Accounting & Month-End Reporting.


• Proficiency in Excel, Accounting Systems, and Business Intelligence Tools.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on efficiency and innovation.


• Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.


• Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.

Desirable Skills:

• Project management experience.


• Familiarity with emerging technologies in financial reporting and analysis.

What's in it for you?
Holidays: 33 days (including bank holidays, pro rata) | Healthcare: BUPA Private Healthcare | Pension & Life Assurance | Generous colleague discounts for you and your family | Wellbeing support & counselling services | Charity support initiatives | Office profit share bonus

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk