Finance Analyst

Job Title: Finance Analyst Location: Guildford - Free parking on-site Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits + study support Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (9am - 5:30pm with 1-hour lunch) | Hybrid Working Available (2 days WFH) About Our Client Our client, with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, is expanding and is eager to welcome a Finance Analyst who is ready to take their career to the next level.

This role is perfect for an individual with 2-3 years of finance experience seeking a dynamic and analytical position within a thriving business. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Analyst will be instrumental in analysing historical financial performance and supporting strategic business planning through effective forecasting, budgeting, and commercial analysis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who loves working with data, identifying trends, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results. Identify trends, variances, and key performance drivers across revenue, margins, and operating costs. Produce insightful financial reports and management information packs.

Support month-end reporting and performance analysis Forecasting & Budgeting Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts. Develop forecasting models to support sales, revenue, and profitability projections. Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast assumptions.

Provide recommendations to improve forecasting accuracy. Commercial Finance Support Analyse product, channel, and customer profitability. Support pricing analysis and margin improvement initiatives. Evaluate business performance and investment opportunities through financial modelling.

Collaborate across departments to provide financial insight and challenge. Process Improvement Enhance reporting processes and data quality. Aid in developing financial dashboards and KPI reporting. Identify opportunities to automate and streamline analysis activities.

About You Our client seeks an ambitious individual who is eager to build on their finance foundation and take ownership of commercially focused responsibilities. Essential Experience 2-3 years of experience in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management...

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