Financial Analyst

Robertson Bell

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 minutes

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G62 6EP, Scotland

£15,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a fully qualified Accountant to work as a Financial Analyst in a high-profile public sector organization during a transformation period.
This is a two-year fixed-term contract based in Glasgow, requiring hybrid working with three days in the office each week.
The role involves financial analysis, modelling, and providing strategic insights to support procurement and budget planning.
Candidates should have strong communication skills, be able to simplify complex financial information, and possess excellent Excel modelling capabilities.
The salary includes an employer pension contribution of approximately £15,000 per annum, and the ideal candidate should have relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Are you a fully qualified Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment? Do you enjoy financial analysis, offering strategic insights and influencing key decisions? Are you confident building financial models that inform multi-year financial plans? If so, this could be the perfect contract role for you.

We’re supporting a high-profile public sector organisation through a period of change to recruit a Financial Analyst. This two-year fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to sit at the heart of a major transformation programme, playing a key role in supporting procurement through financial analysis and modelling.

In this role, you will:

Assist with negotiations and review proposed charges through robust financial modelling.
Oversee forecasting processes and support the implementation of strong financial controls.
Lead on modelling and analysis of supplier pricing during procurement to ensure value for money.
Support medium-term planning and budget setting for multi-year contracts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Provide financial insight to the COO and senior stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities linked to transformation.
Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

This position is based in Glasgow and offers hybrid working, requiring you to go into the office three days per week. You will also benefit from an employer pension contribution of c.£15,000 pa., a generous annual leave allowance and unparallelled wellbeing benefits.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Possess strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify technical finance for non-financial audiences.
Be a fully qualified Accountant with excellent Excel modelling and financial analysis skills.
Be confident operating independently and able to quickly get to grips with a complex and fast-moving environment.

Apply now to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation programme, where your insight and expertise will make a meaningful impact.

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