At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data to support finance transformation and growth strategies.
- Company: Dynamic business in Solihull with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and bonus opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for early ACCA or CIMA students to progress.
- Why this job: Join a transformative team and make a real impact in finance.
- Qualifications: Strong Excel skills and experience with large data sets.
This role is for a 12 month fixed term contract, with a conversion to permanent at the end of the initial tenure, and is based three days/week in Solihull offices. We are pleased to be supporting a fantastic business based in Solihull, West Midlands, in their search for a bright Finance Analyst with excellent data skills. This role will be integral to supporting the FP&A and finance transformation activities of a group going through substantial change, and with an aggressive growth strategy laid out for the next five years.
This position will see you supporting a Head of FP&A and Finance Director with managing multiple workstreams and initiatives. You'll be managing, interrogating and analysing huge data sets to assess financial and operational performance against budgeted targets, and advise finance operations on the best strategy forward to achieve various initiatives. The role is malleable and will change in line with the company's ongoing transformation activities, so this is truly an exciting opportunity for a data-led analyst with an ambition to support a commercial finance/FP&A function to make a real difference.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent Excel skills, to a standard of at least v/h lookups, pivot tables and SUMIFs/COUNTIFs (Preferable, not essential)
- Have experience with macros, SQL and/or VBA
- Be able to manage and manipulate extremely large data sets
- Have experience juggling multiple workstreams and the ability to multitask
- Be a creative and logical thinker, able to bring their own approach to the role and improve procedures
This position would suit someone early in their ACCA or CIMA studies looking to progress, though candidates without any finance qualifications will also be considered if their experience is relevant. This position is paying £30,000 to £35,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications) plus large company benefits, including flexible working and bonus.
Finance Analyst employer: Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment
Join a dynamic and profitable PE-backed manufacturing group in Wednesbury, where you will play a pivotal role in driving transformation and growth within a high-calibre leadership team. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, this is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Director to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Contact Details:
Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment Recruitment Team
