Finance Analyst

4769115
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Stoke on Trent
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    c.£45,000

Finance Analyst Based in Stoke Hybrid Working c.£45,000

Your new company

Your new company are a leader in their field based Stoke and are looking for a Finance Analyst with excellent Power BI experience to join their team on a permanent basis.


Your new role

Your new role will include but not be limited to:

  • Lead the preparation and ongoing development of the annual financial plan.
  • Coordinate the monthly forecasting cycle, consolidating updates from key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain cashflow models, covering both short‑term daily movements and monthly projections.
  • Develop and manage BI dashboards and analytical reports to support strategic decisions.
  • Produce working capital analyses and regularly monitor operational efficiency metrics.
  • Review monthly fleet‑related expenditure, identifying trends, variances, and key cost drivers.
  • Deliver routine management information and reporting to internal teams.
  • Provide timely analytical support and respond to ad hoc requests across finance and operational departments.
  • Prepare workforce‑related statutory reporting requirements.
  • Manage compliance reporting on supplier payment performance.
  • Oversee environmental and carbon disclosure submissions.
  • Complete required returns for national statistical bodies.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and analytical support.

  • Ability to build dashboards within Power BI from raw material.

  • Proficient with spreadsheet tools, including the ability to build and adapt financial models.

  • High level of accuracy with a strong focus on detail and data quality.

  • Able to communicate financial information clearly through written reports, presentations, and dashboards.

  • Advanced competency in Excel functions, modelling techniques, and data manipulation.

  • Skilled in developing visual reports and insights using business intelligence tools.

  • Experience working with industry-specific finance or ERP platforms.

  • Solid understanding of cashflow principles and working capital management.



What you'll get in return

  • c.£45,000

  • Hybrid working

  • 7.5% pension contributions

  • 37.5 hours per week - flexi start/finish times

  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays

  • + other excellent benefits


What you need to do now


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