Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Grimsby – £47,500 – £50,000  Chase & Holland have the exciting opportunity to be exclusively partnering with a PE backed, fast-paced logistics and distribution business based in Grimsby, who are looking to recruit an experienced and results driven Financial Analyst (FP&A) for a newly created role due to business growth. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a fast growing, acquisitive business and develop with them.You will receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The real opportunity to grow with the business
• You will be part of a great team who are passionate to grow the business further and have the opportunity to make a real impact
• 25 Days Holidays & BH’s
• Annual performance related pay scheme
• Company sick pay scheme

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will include (but not be limited to):

• Lead the development and maintenance of financial models to forecast future financial performance.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational goals.
• Develop rolling cashflow forecasts to provide updated financial projections.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives and decision making through financial analysis and modelling.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including for the board.
• Develop reporting suite for finance department, to assist the finance team.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to understand their financial needs and provide relevant insights.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, offering financial expertise and strategic support.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Leverage financial software and tools to streamline reporting and analysis processes.
• Involved in one-off projects including financial modelling and reporting

The ideal candidate will be:

• Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
• Sound experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting
• IT literate including ERP Systems, Excel & Power BI
• Use own initiative and bring ideas forward to drive improvements

If you are interested in this Financial Analyst (FP&A) role, please apply now!Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.