Our client operates within the materials handling and industrial equipment sector, providing essential equipment, fleet solutions, and aftersales services to customers across a broad range of industries including logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, retail, and distribution. The business is focused on operational excellence, customer service, and data-driven decision-making, making this an excellent environment for a commercially-minded analyst looking to make a tangible impact. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join a high-performing commercial finance team. This role offers the chance to work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, delivering key financial and performance insights that support business decision-making and drive profitability. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in reporting, forecasting, analysis and systems development, helping the business maximise performance across its rental and used equipment operations. Could suit someone who is either part qualified or newly qualified. As Finance Analyst, you will provide analytical, commercial and financial support to the business, ensuring key stakeholders have access to accurate, timely and insightful information. You will be responsible for delivering KPI reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, assisting with month-end activities, and identifying opportunities to enhance reporting capability through improved data modelling and business intelligence tools. Deliver analytical, financial and commercial support across the division. Produce and distribute divisional KPI reporting and performance analysis. Support business objectives through meaningful financial insight and recommendations. Assist with month-end activities, including journals and financial reporting requirements. Support budgeting and forecasting processes throughout the financial year. Produce variance analysis and exception reporting identifying business risks and opportunities. Complete balance sheet reserve reconciliations. Support internal and external stakeholders with reporting and analysis requirements. Identify and implement new reporting tools, models and business intelligence solutions. Analyse large and complex data sets to drive operational and financial improvements. Work with a range of systems including ERP, SQL and BI reporting tools. We are looking for an analytical and commercially focused individual who enjoys working with data and using insight to influence business decisions. Experience within accounting, finance, planning, reporting or analytical roles. Experience manipulating and analysing large volumes of data. Advanced Excel skills. Strong organisational and planning abilities. Experience using Power BI. SQL knowledge. A business, finance or accounting degree Flexible working options available (3 days in Office 2 WFH) Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation within a specialist industrial sector. A highly visible role with exposure to commercial and operational stakeholders. Strong career development opportunities. A varied position combining finance, analysis and business partnering. The chance to influence reporting, systems and business performance through data-driven insight. 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 hays.co.uk
Senior Finance Analyst - Projects in Leicester employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
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