Finance Analyst

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Finance Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their analytical, commercial and operational finance skills within a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business decision-making, enhancing financial processes, and overseeing stock and operational reporting across multiple business units. This position offers exposure to a variety of finance and business improvement projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

Please note this is an office-based role.

Key Responsibilities

Produce and maintain stock-related financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity of information.

Develop and deliver key performance reports, identifying trends and providing insight to support business performance.

Analyse operational processes and contribute to initiatives designed to improve efficiency, controls and profitability.

Partner with stakeholders across various departments to enhance reporting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Support cross-functional and finance-led projects, taking ownership of specific workstreams where appropriate.

Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to assist operational teams in making informed decisions.

Coordinate and assist with stock count exercises and audit-related activities.

Process overseas supplier invoices and support treasury-related tasks.

Perform regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.

Assist with month-end reporting, management accounts preparation and wider finance activities as required.

Prepare indirect tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant reporting deadlines.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of enhanced financial controls and workflows.

Provide support across transactional finance functions when required.

Contribute to team objectives and provide cover during periods of absence.

About You

Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, Commercial Finance, or similar analytical finance role.

Currently studying towards, or interested in pursuing, a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.

Strong Excel capabilities, including data analysis, formulas, lookups and pivot tables.

Experience using accounting or ERP systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.