Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst
Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 plus Study Support

Robert Half are recruiting a role that presents an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, highly analytical professional looking to make a significant impact by supporting strategic decision-making and driving operational performance through insightful financial planning and analysis.

The Role:

In this pivotal role, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing budgets, forecasts, and detailed financial models that guide business strategy. You'll analyse operational trends, track KPIs, and provide clear, actionable insights to revenue-generating departments and cost owners. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in streamlining processes, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting key decision-makers across the company. From cash flow forecasting to detailed variance analysis, your contributions will help shape the company's future success.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Analyst

• Create and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, including cash flow forecasting.
• Build financial models for departmental P&Ls and project profitability.
• Provide actionable ad-hoc analysis to support commercial decisions and performance evaluations.
• Prepare insightful monthly management reports with variance analysis.
• Track and enhance KPI reporting while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with teams across the organisation to identify opportunities, solve problems, and propose solutions.
• Drive systems and process improvement projects to support scalability.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Proven experience in FP&A, Finance Analyst, or Management Accounts positions.
• Ability to create complex financial models and analyse operational performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software.
• Commercial acumen and ability to influence decision-making.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with forecasting tools, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Experience working with BI/MI teams.

What We Offer:

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary plus study support
• Hybrid working from a Leeds based office.
• An opportunity to work with talented teams in an ambitious, customer-first company.
• Career progression opportunities and in-house training facilities.

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