Financial Reporting Analyst in Manchester

Axon Moore are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable company based in North Manchester, to recruit a Financial Reporting Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known and successful company in the industry, who have a dynamic and energised Finance team. They are successfully moving away from typical Excel reporting and have been implementing Power BI for the last 12+ months.

This role will support the FP&A Manager in providing accurate meaningful reporting and analysis across the finance function and wider business teams. You will be exposed to Power BI and will start to use this as a primary reporting tool.

Salary & Benefits - £31,000 plus profit share bonus. ACCA/CIMA study support, 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays, pension, free parking, flexible working around 10-4 core hours will be available after probation. Other benefits include enhanced parental pay, 30% staff discount and Bupa health care.

Responsibilities include:

• Provision and analysis of daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for both internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate and actionable insights to support informed business decision-making.
• Continued maintenance, development and enhancement of existing reporting processes, ensuring reports remain accurate, relevant, efficient and aligned with changing business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with business users and key stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, translating business needs into customised and effective reporting solutions.
• Take ownership of cost centre reporting, providing regular financial information, variance analysis and meaningful commentary to Heads of Departments to support budget management and cost control.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, opportunities and areas of concern, adding value through clear interpretation and communication of key findings.
• Support the Finance department with the preparation, development and delivery of the annual company budget, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement and consolidation of budget information.
• Provide ongoing financial and data analysis support to stakeholders, responding to ad hoc reporting requests and delivering accurate information within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with the Financial Data and Analytics team to support the implementation and development of Power BI across the business, helping to improve data accessibility, visualisation and reporting capabilities.
• Assist with the development of automated and streamlined reporting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enhance the quality and consistency of management information.
• Communicate complex financial and analytical information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, supporting a data-driven approach to business performance, planning and decision-making.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience in a financial reporting/finance analyst position.
• Confident user of Excel to perform intermediate level functions.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail.
• Experience working with Power BI would be desirable with a willingness to learn essential.
• A degree in an IT/Finance/STEM related subject would be desirable.
• Good confidence levels and commercial awareness, able to build relationships and influence at all levels within the business.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines independently and in a team environment.
• Problem solver and a team player with passion, self-motivation and drive.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.

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