Job type
PermanentLocation
SheffieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
£25,000
Associate Finance Analyst | Sheffield | Fantastic Entry Level Opportunity
Your new company
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance. The Associate Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting business decision-making through accurate data collation, analysis, and reporting.
Our client is looking for someone who thrives on working with data, enjoys solving problems, and wants to make a real impact in a fast-paced, busy environment.
Our client is looking for someone who thrives on working with data, enjoys solving problems, and wants to make a real impact in a fast-paced, busy environment.
This role is all about potential. We’re not just looking for experience — we’re looking for someone who’s motivated, sharp, and ready to learn. You’ll be working closely with teams across the business to support financial planning, deliver insights, and help drive smarter decision-making.
Working closely with Heads of Department and other stakeholders, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating financial models and files, analysing performance against plan and forecast, and identifying trends and variances. This role also involves business partnering across teams to provide meaningful insights that drive operational and strategic improvements.
Your new role
- Supporting to plan and track costs for different areas of the business.
- Reviewing financial data files and ensuring they’re shared with the right teams in a timely and accurate way.
- Spotting trends and explaining what’s driving changes in performance.
- Creating regular monthly and quarterly reports that help teams understand financial performance.
- Building financial models and producing ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making and strategic projects.
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Meeting deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Working with others to solve problems and improve how things are done.
What you'll need to succeed
- Has strong Excel skills — advanced knowledge is a plus, but training will be provided
- Is a recent graduate in a numerically focused subject such as Mathematics, Economics, Accounting & Finance, or even Geography.
- Is keen to start a career in financial analysis and grow within a supportive team.
- Enjoys working with data and numbers to uncover insights
- Communicates clearly and works well with others
- Is organised, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn.
- Diligent and reliable, with a proactive approach to work
What you'll get in return
This is an amazing entry-level opportunity to kickstart your career in finance with a brilliant, fast-growing company. You’ll be joining a supportive team where learning and development are part of everyday life. Whether you’re a recent graduate or someone looking to get their foot in the door in a finance analyst role, this position offers the perfect opportunity.
- £25,000 | starting salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 37.5-hour working week
- Hybrid working (office-based in Sheffield)
- Ongoing training and development
- A chance to grow with a company that’s expanding rapidly and values its people
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.
