Senior Financial Analyst in Lincoln

Senior Financial AnalystLincoln (Office Based)

£45,000-£55,000 per annum

We\’re recruiting for a high-trust, senior FP&A role in a fast-moving commercial business. If you enjoy turning numbers into decisions (and you want more ownership than your current role allows), this could be a strong next step. This is the most senior finance position within a small team, so you\’ll have real visibility and plenty of autonomy. The hiring manager is open to a range of experience levels, as long as you show clear growth potential and leadership capability.

What\’s on offer

A finance role with influence across the business

Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning (not just reporting)

A chance to develop your leadership and be trusted with responsibility early.

The role of Senior Financial AnalystYou\’ll lead financial planning and analysis, strengthen forecasting discipline, and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the annual budgeting process with budget holders and key business partners

Run regular reforecasts, bridging variance vs. budget / YoY / previous forecast

Manage and control planning scenarios within MS Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring consistency across planning cycles

Produce insightful management reporting for senior leaders

Develop and publish Power BI dashboards and KPIs to support decision-making across the business

Champion smarter ways of working through technology, data and continuous improvement

What success looks like:

Forecast accuracy vs actuals

Budgets and forecasts delivered on time

Clear, actionable insight that leaders actually use

Strong adoption of dashboards and reporting

This role will suit you if…

You\’re highly analytical and enjoy modelling, forecasting and scenario work

You\’re confident with Excel and finance systems, and you like improving how things are done

You can build relationships quickly, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence stakeholders

You\’re ready to be seen as the \”go-to\” person and lead when needed

Desirable: Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central, Power BI, and/or sector exposure (e.g., agriculture/manufacturing)

Interested? This is a small insight into a senior role with genuine ownership and a clear leadership angle. If you\’d like to explore it, apply or drop us a message for a confidential chat.

To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.

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