Part Time Finance Analyst
Posted 2 weeks ago by Bayman Atkinson Smythe
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Financial Analyst / Project Accountant is a part-time position focused on supporting a major transformation programme within a fast-paced organization. This 18-month contract requires a junior analyst or assistant accountant to manage project-related financial data and ensure accurate reporting. The position involves extensive use of Excel for data analysis and reconciliation, as well as collaboration with the transformation team to monitor budgets and identify variances. It offers an excellent opportunity for professional development in an analytical capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of project-related timesheets and resource allocations
- Analyse project costs and cost base allocations to identify variances and help prevent overspend
- Work closely with the transformation team to track and capture all budget data
- Monitor spend against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities in a timely manner
- Maintain and manage large volumes of financial and operational data with accuracy
- Use Excel extensively for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
Key Skills:
- Early-stage or part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or similar) with a background in finance or entry-level analysis
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, methodical approach
- Enthusiastic about moving into a more analytical role within a project environment
- Good communication skills and comfortable liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Macclesfield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Financial Analyst / Project Accountant (Part Time) | 18-Month Contract | Immediate Start
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Interim Financial Analyst / Project Accountant to join a major transformation programme within a fast-paced organisation. This 18-month contract is available on a 3-day-a-week (part-time) basis and would suit a junior analyst or an assistant accountant who is used to dealing with high volumes of data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of project-related timesheets and resource allocations
- Analyse project costs and cost base allocations to identify variances and help prevent overspend
- Work closely with the transformation team to track and capture all budget data
- Monitor spend against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities in a timely manner
- Maintain and manage large volumes of financial and operational data with accuracy
- Use Excel extensively for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
About You:
- Early-stage or part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or similar) with a background in finance or entry-level analysis
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, methodical approach
- Enthusiastic about moving into a more analytical role within a project environment
- Good communication skills and comfortable liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders
This is a fantastic development role for someone looking to build analytical skills and gain hands-on experience supporting a large-scale transformation.