Finance Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Glasgow, Hybrid working 2 days in office
Salary: Competitive, upto £60k

Profile:
We are seeking a commercially astute and highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing financial and performance reporting across the business, offering valuable commercial insight, and supporting senior management in strategic decision-making. You will work with large volumes of data, preparing detailed analysis on a wide range of business areas including marketing spend, Capex projects, and competitor performance. This role also includes managing and mentoring one direct report, offering leadership opportunities within the team.

The ideal candidate will have experience with advanced financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting, alongside a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact business profitability and performance.

Company:
Our client is a forward-thinking, professional services firm based in Glasgow, with a focus on providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients. Our Finance team plays a pivotal role in the business, providing insightful analysis and strategic recommendations that drive the firm's growth and success.

Requirements:

• Essential:

  • Proficiency in Power BI and advanced Excel
  • Experience with SQL reporting and dashboard creation linked to KPIs
  • Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex data
  • Experience in commercial finance or financial/data analysis roles
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations to senior management
  • Highly organized, with strong time management and attention to detail
  • Strong initiative, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks

• Desirable:

  • A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA)
  • Degree in a financial, mathematical, or related discipline
  • Experience with accounting ledgers and SQL databases

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing with service, plus 7 public holidays
• Sick Pay: 2 weeks full pay and 2 weeks half pay per year of service, up to 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay
• Discretionary firm bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary)
• Pension3.5% employee contribution, 5.5% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit (4x basic salary)
• Optional Benefits & Support including travel season ticket, gym flex etc

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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