Financial Analyst (FPA) in Basingstoke

Your new company A superb opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded FP&A Analyst to join a fast-growing and ambitious organisation experiencing an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is not a role for someone who simply reports the numbers. We're looking for a sharp, data-driven finance professional who thrives on turning insight into action and can confidently influence decision-making at a senior level.Your new role Working closely with the Head of Finance and wider leadership team, you'll play a key role in delivering meaningful analysis, challenging performance, identifying opportunities, and helping shape business strategy. You will relish having the opportunity to influence the SLT, so the ability to articulate recommendations, challenge constructively, and back up your arguments with robust data will be critical. Key responsibilities include: Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Develop and enhance management reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes. Leverage BI tools and data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive performance. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership with confidence and credibility. Support the ongoing development of reporting, dashboards and business intelligence capabilities.What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for Business Intelligence and data analytics, with a natural curiosity for understanding what sits behind the numbers. You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly and where your insights genuinely influence commercial outcomes. You will bring a financial background but will have veered more towards an analytical route more recently. A full chartered qualification is not required, however the confidence to present and influence senior stakeholders is. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with BI tools and large data sets will be key to your success in this role. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a business with genuine momentum, gain exceptional exposure to senior leadership, and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on business performance from day one. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)