Are you a numbers-driven professional with a knack for financial analysis? We are looking for an ambitious and analytical Finance Analyst to join our client's growing team based in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic finance department, providing key insights that will influence business decisions and drive success. Key Responsibilities: Analyse financial data to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning. Prepare monthly financial reports, analysing variances and trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and project planning. Conduct in-depth financial modelling and scenario analysis to aid business decisions. Provide recommendations for improving financial performance and efficiency. Assist in ad hoc financial projects and reporting as required. Ideal Candidate: Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CFA) are a plus. Skills : Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex financial information clearly. Attention to Detail : Ability to analyse large datasets accurately while identifying key insights. Team Player : Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, collaborating across departments. Why Join? Growth Opportunities : Our client is committed to supporting your career progression with training and development. Dynamic Environment : Join a high-energy team where every day brings new challenges and learning. Competitive Package : In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.