Finance Analyst
JOB_53382804716391Job type
PermanentLocation
KidlingtonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to £60,000
Finance Analyst - Kidlington - Upto £60,000 DOE
A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join its growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified professional to play a key role in shaping financial reporting, driving process improvements, and developing business intelligence tools that support strategic decision-making.
Location: Kidlington - 4 Days per week onsite
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Great Benefits
What You'll Be Doing:
Financial Reporting & Month-End Support
- Assist with monthly close processes, preparing financial results and insightful management commentary
- Develop robust reporting packs for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple business units
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the maintenance of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Collaborate with divisional finance contacts to ensure forecasts reflect current business realities
Process Improvement & Systems Integration
- Identify and lead initiatives to streamline financial processes across the organisation
- Optimise use of the current accounting system (Xero) and evaluate complementary financial tools
- Implement automation solutions to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation
- Partner with senior finance leaders to build a suite of BI tools for operational and strategic use
- Create dashboards and analytical reports that deliver actionable insights
- Develop data pipelines and visualisation tools to support decision-making
Operational Finance Support
- Provide backup for AP/AR functions during peak periods or staff absence
- Assist in improving controls and processes within purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles
Cost Management & Analysis
- Analyse common spend areas to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Conduct spend reviews and collaborate with operations teams to implement efficiencies
- Build cost tracking mechanisms to monitor savings delivery
General Finance & Project Support
- Support senior finance leaders with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc analysis
- Contribute to year-end audit preparations and statutory reporting
What We're Looking For:
- Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent); part-qualified candidates with strong experience also considered
- 1–3 years post-qualification experience in a finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experience
- Experience with accounting systems (Xero preferred but not essential)
- Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
- Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Finance AnalystJOB_533828047163912025-08-212025-11-18
Talk to Christopher West, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Oxford, Part 1st floor (north), East Wing, Seacourt Tower, Oxford, Telephone 01865727071Click here to access our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to this.
JOB_53382804716391