Senior Financial Analyst
Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
Circa £65,000 + Bonus
6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Strong possibility of extension and permanent opportunities)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join this global market leading business at a time of exciting growth, investment and innovation.
The business is a truly progressive organisation which puts staff welfare and development at the heart of it’s mission.

This role will sit within the Commercial Finance team and has great exposure across the business and senior stakeholders. You will be tasked with providing financial insights, forecasts, and actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting while working cross-functionally to drive financial performance and accountability.

What we are looking for:
* Applicants must have previous experience within a similar role such as Finance Business Partner, Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, or similar exposure to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
* Must have previous experience within a large corporate or sizable business.
* Must have Advanced Excel skills and demonstrable experience of financial scenario analysis and financial modelling.
* Proficiency in financial system - e.g SAP, Oracle / Planning or Insight Tools
* Experience with visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau would be an advantage.
* Previous business partnering skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
* You will likely be a Qualified Accountant.

Role In Detail:

Financial Planning & Analysis:
* Develop, manage, and improve financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
* Perform monthly and quarterly variance analysis, comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts.
* Analyse trends in KPIs, revenues, costs, and other financial metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
* Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making.

Reporting:
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including dashboards, for senior leadership.
* Support the preparation of Board presentations and other stakeholder communications.
* Ensure data accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
* Work closely with departments (e.g., operations, sales, marketing) to understand KPI drivers behind financial performance.

Process Improvement:
* Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and recommend improvements.
* Automate reporting processes using tools like Excel macros, Power BI, or Tableau.

Collaboration:
* Partner with accounting teams during month-end close to ensure accurate financial results.
* Liaise with department heads to understand their financial needs and ensure alignment with the company’s goals.

Whilst this is initially a Fixed Term Contract the business is likely to keep talented individuals who can add value at a time of exciting growth and investment.

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