Finance Analyst - Housing Sector
Posted 2 weeks ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Analyst to support the Budgeting and Forecasting Manager at a large housing association in London. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and be passionate about delivering accurate financial information to drive business performance. This role involves preparing management accounts, supporting budgeting cycles, and providing financial insights. The Finance Analyst will also collaborate with various teams to enhance financial reporting and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by providing in-depth analysis and financial insights.
- Collaborate with finance business partners and cross-functional teams to gather, consolidate, and interpret financial data.
- Contribute to the development of financial reports, offering clear insights into business performance and financial health.
- Analyse financial trends and variances to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiencies.
- Present financial information in a clear and concise manner to support strategic decision-making.
- Help maintain and enhance financial reporting systems and tools to meet evolving business needs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
- Manage and maintain large, complex data sets using Excel and internal systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Key Skills:
- Experience working on management reporting and the budgeting cycle within a large complex group
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement; work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic thinking ability; capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data-driven decisions
- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of D365 and PowerBI preferred
Salary (Rate): £325.00 Annual
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking a Finance Analyst for a large housing association based in London.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Analyst to support the Budgeting and Forecasting Manager. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering accurate, insightful financial information to drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by providing in-depth analysis and financial insights.
- Collaborate with finance business partners and cross-functional teams to gather, consolidate, and interpret financial data.
- Contribute to the development of financial reports, offering clear insights into business performance and financial health.
- Analyse financial trends and variances to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiencies.
- Present financial information in a clear and concise manner to support strategic decision-making.
- Help maintain and enhance financial reporting systems and tools to meet evolving business needs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
- Manage and maintain large, complex data sets using Excel and internal systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Essential Knowledge
- Experience working on management reporting and the budgeting cycle within a large complex group
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement; work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic thinking ability; capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data-driven decisions
- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of D365 and PowerBI preferred