Finance Analyst
Bedford
£17 - £19 P/H (DOI)
Temporary / Contract - circa 6 months
Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Analyst to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a mid-senior level role, ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience. A strong fundamental knowledge of Excel is vital to this role, as is Sage 50 experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and analyse financial reports, providing insights into trends, variances, and KPIs.
* Assist in the preparation and presentation of monthly financial forecasts and budgets.
* Support in providing financial modelling and analysis.
* Monitor and analyse month-on-month business performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
* Assist in the month-end processes ensuring accurate financial records.
* Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and assist with business planning.
* Assist in the development and refinements of financial policies and procedures.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Finance Analyst or in a similar financial role, ideally within a corporate or business environment.
* Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with advanced functions such as pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and financial modelling.
* Experience with financial software - Sage 50 is highly preferred.
* Ability to interpret complex financial data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
* A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
This role doesn't require you to be studying/qualified with a relevant accounting body; however, this is strongly preferred.
If you are interested in this role, please do contact Ben Luke-Hall at Investigo, on 07711 373258.
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