Financial Analyst

Summary: The Financial Analyst role focuses on supporting cost transformation through data-driven insights and analysis, while ensuring stakeholder alignment and continuous financial improvement. The position requires strong financial analysis skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. The analyst will also be responsible for delivering accurate reporting and actionable recommendations for cost savings. Additionally, the role involves tracking key performance indicators related to transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support cost transformation through data-driven insights and smart analysis.
• Deliver accurate, timely reporting and actionable recommendations for cost savings.
• Drive rationalisation of the network through financial insights.
• Support successful implementation of transformation initiatives and track related KPIs.

Key Skills:

• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Proficient in data-driven decision-making and scenario planning.
• Skilled in building dashboards and visual reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive change.
• Experience in cost optimisation and performance improvement initiatives.
• CIMA/ACCA or equivalent financial qualification (part or fully qualified).
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) is a plus.

Salary (Rate): £405/day

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance