Finance Analyst Location: Hertfordshire Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Are you a detail driven finance professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is on the lookout for a Finance Analyst to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where you can make a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager by providing insightful analysis and reporting that drives business performance. You'll be responsible for tracking and reporting on sales, margins, and cost of sales, as well as helping to shape budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements within the retail finance function.
Your day to day will include:
- Posting and reconciling sales and cost of sales transactions
- Managing weekly sales and margin reporting files
- Calculating and posting month end accruals and prepayments
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Supporting teams across the business with finance related queries and analysis
- Providing cover for other teams
What We're Looking For:
You're a proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail. You thrive in a fast moving environment and enjoy collaborating with teams to drive efficiency and performance.
Must-Haves:
- Experience working in a high volume business
- Part-qualified Accountant or actively studying (CIMA/ACCA)
- Strong understanding of accruals and prepayments
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience improving financial processes and controls
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of Dynamics 365
If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of a dynamic, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you!
