At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for a leading business.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation in Harrogate with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: Opportunity for permanent role after initial three-month contract.
- Other info: Immediate start available with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact by providing insightful financial analysis and support decision-making.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent, part-qualified accountant, and advanced Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A leading business in Harrogate seeks an experienced Analyst to undertake an initial three-month interim assignment that could lead to a permanent appointment.
The purpose of the role is to support the planning and delivery of the Annual Budget, Long-Term Plan (LTP) and Forecast, as well as the provision of accurate, timely and insightful financial management reporting to the Executive Team, Budget Holders and Group.
Based in modern offices, you will support the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in preparing UK reports, budgets, forecasts, and enhancing management information to ensure robust financial and commercial control across the business.
Key responsibilities
- Reporting to the FP&A Lead and working as part of a collaborative finance team to provide high-quality, accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting.
- Prepare, analyse and produce periodic financial reports using Microsoft Dynamics.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans, including consolidation of the UK position.
- Partner with operational and departmental management teams to develop financial understanding, provide commercial insight and promote budget accountability across the organisation.
- Support the forecasting and reporting of revenue, costs and other key financial performance indicators.
- Develop, maintain and improve financial tracking tools and management information to provide meaningful business insight and support informed decision‑making.
- Liaise with the Group Reporting team to support cash flow forecasting, intercompany accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, systems and reporting to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
- Support the Financial Planning & Analysis Lead with ad‑hoc projects and provide cover where appropriate.
Qualifications and skills
- Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to present financial information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
- Experience using ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics experience desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established organisation with a supportive finance team.
Candidates should be available to start immediately and be willing to commit to an initial three-month contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity.
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