Summary: The Financial Analyst role involves collaborating with stakeholders to provide insights that inform decision-making and business strategy within a well-known business in Bristol. The position requires the preparation of financial reports, budgeting support, and variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and proficiency in SQL and Excel. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly outlooks and performance updates
• Provide regular reporting on financial performance vs budget and prior year
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Identify and assess risks and opportunities
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commercial insights

Key Skills:

• Part-qualified accountant (or working towards qualification) with relevant experience
• Strong SQL skills, with the ability to extract and manipulate data
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with stakeholders across the business, providing challenge and insight
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware

Salary (Rate): £40,000

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance