Finance Analyst - FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Intertek
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Analyst role involves supporting financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and commercial analysis within a global FTSE 100 business. The position requires a strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel skills to drive financial strategy across various business lines. This role offers opportunities for growth within finance and broader business roles while working closely with senior leaders. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic decision-making and gain exposure to diverse commercial and operational areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting financial forecasting and budgeting processes
- Performing month-end close activities and reporting results to management
- Delivering insightful commercial and operational analysis
- Managing working capital, cost control, capex appraisal, and compliance
- Building and automating dashboard-style reports
- Conducting sales, cost, and operational metric analysis
Key Skills:
- Experience in a financial or analytical role (FP&A, data analysis, accounting)
- Advanced Excel skills (VBA preferred); Power Query/Power Pivot/DAX a bonus
- Strong analytical ability with experience managing large datasets
- Demonstrated experience presenting data insights and driving strategy
- Proactive mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement
- A-level (or equivalent) in Maths/Statistics – grade B or above
- Solid analytical and problem-solving background
- Experience in multi-divisional or matrix organisations desirable
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner and FP&A Manager, you will play a vital role in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and commercial analysis. Your analytical mindset and data-driven approach will help shape financial strategy across business lines.
Required skills and experience:
- Experience in a financial or analytical role (FP&A, data analysis, accounting)
- Advanced Excel skills (VBA preferred); Power Query/Power Pivot/DAX a bonus
- Strong analytical ability with experience managing large datasets
- Demonstrated experience presenting data insights and driving strategy
- Proactive mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
- A-level (or equivalent) in Maths/Statistics – grade B or above
- Solid analytical and problem-solving background
- Experience in multi-divisional or matrix organisations desirable
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This role offers a unique chance to drive meaningful financial insights in a dynamic, global FTSE 100 business. You'll support strategic decision-making, work closely with senior leaders, and gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and operational areas. It’s an excellent stepping stone for growth within finance or broader business roles.
Key activities:
- Supporting financial forecasting and budgeting processes
- Performing month-end close activities and reporting results to management
- Delivering insightful commercial and operational analysis
- Managing working capital, cost control, capex appraisal, and compliance
- Building and automating dashboard-style reports
- Conducting sales, cost, and operational metric analysis
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
Competitive salary/benefits
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Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.