Finance Analyst

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 BenefitsWhat You'll Be Doing:Financial Reporting & Month-End Support

• Assist with monthly close processes, preparing financial results and insightful management commentary
• Develop robust reporting packs for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple business units

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the maintenance of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Collaborate with divisional finance contacts to ensure forecasts reflect current business realities

Process Improvement & Systems Integration

• Identify and lead initiatives to streamline financial processes across the organisation
• Optimise use of the current accounting system (Xero) and evaluate complementary financial tools
• Implement automation solutions to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy

Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation

• Partner with senior finance leaders to build a suite of BI tools for operational and strategic use
• Create dashboards and analytical reports that deliver actionable insights
• Develop data pipelines and visualisation tools to support decision-making

Operational Finance Support

• Provide backup for AP/AR functions during peak periods or staff absence
• Assist in improving controls and processes within purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles

Cost Management & Analysis

• Analyse common spend areas to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct spend reviews and collaborate with operations teams to implement efficiencies
• Build cost tracking mechanisms to monitor savings delivery

General Finance & Project Support

• Support senior finance leaders with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc analysis
• Contribute 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 considered
• 1-3 years post-qualification experience in a finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experience
• Experience with accounting systems (Xero preferred but not essential)
• Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker

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