Finance Analyst | Dover (Hybrid Working) | Competitive Salary + Study Support
Our industry-leading Dover-based client is seeking a highly analytical Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with large data sets, advanced Excel reporting, data manipulation, and financial analysis alongside traditional accounting responsibilities.
The role will play a key part in transforming complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights, supporting decision-making across the business. Advanced Excel skills and a naturally analytical mindset are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and manipulate large financial data sets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and maintain complex Excel-based reports, dashboards, and reconciliations.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
- Ensure data integrity across multiple systems, reconciling Sage transactions and verifying Trial Balance accuracy.
- Produce monthly gross profit analysis, variance reporting, and accrual calculations.
- Analyse overhead spend, prepayments, and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
- Support the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions with reporting, analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
- Develop and improve reporting processes through automation and enhanced use of Excel.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and management information to support business decision-making.
Key Requirements
- Part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
- Advanced Excel skills are essential, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF statements, data validation, Power Query, and working with large volumes of data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
- Experience preparing management accounts and undertaking balance sheet reconciliations.
- Comfortable handling large data sets and identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with reporting tools, data visualisation, or finance systems would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Hybrid working.
- Study support following successful completion of probation.
- Employee rewards scheme.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Death in service benefit.
- Opportunity to develop analytical and commercial finance skills within a market-leading organisation.
Finance Analyst in Dover employer: Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited Careers
Join a leading international manufacturing organisation in Dartford, where you will thrive in a people-first culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. As a Financial Controller, you will benefit from an outstanding salary and benefits package, including flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and a strong pension scheme, all while playing a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and transformation within a dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity for growth and collaboration in a fast-paced environment that values accountability and continuous improvement.
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