Finance Analyst

Preston Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
Are you a Finance Analyst seeking a new opportunity in Preston? You will play a key role in supporting the finance function through detailed financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. You will be involved in a wide range of activities, including budgeting, financial planning, and providing insight to help shape business decisions.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to progress in a thriving company!

About Our Client

Our client is a medium-sized organisation in the Media & Agency sector, renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Based in Preston, it has established a strong reputation for delivering top-tier services to its clients.

Job Description

As a finance Analyst you will be responsible for:

  • Analysing financial data and creating financial models for decision support.
  • Improving financial status by analysing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions.
  • Coordinating with the Accounting & Finance department on financial forecasting, budgets, and consolidation.
  • Guiding cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Increasing productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
  • Performing market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps.
  • Maintaining a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models.
  • Advising on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • Proven work experience as a Financial Analyst, Finance Officer or similar role.
  • Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and financial software applications.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial operations and recommend best practices.
  • Excellent strategic planning skills in relation to finance.

What's on Offer

I you are successful you will be responsible for:

  • An estimated salary range of £30k - £32k GBP per annum.
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • Hybrid working
  • A nurturing and collaborative company culture.
  • Unique opportunities for growth and career advancement in the Media & Agency industry.
Contact
Samara Singh
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6691440
Phone number
+441512553766

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Preston
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Samara Singh
Consultant phone
+441512553766
Job reference
JN-032025-6691440