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Finance Analyst

Bath Permanent £42,000 - £47,000 per year View Job Description
This Finance Analyst role offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into financial analysis and reporting, ensuring optimal decision-making and assisting with the financial sustainability of the organisation long-term. Based in Bath, this permanent position is suited to a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial analysis, excellent microsoft excel skills and a passion for financial reporting.
  • Excellent opportunity for a technical accountant with strong Excel skills
  • Market leading pension and annual leave allowance, hybrid working & more!

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the higher education sector and is based in Bath. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering impactful services and ensuring financial transparency in all its operations.

Job Description

  • Assist in the development and upkeep of long-term financial models, contributing to the University's 5-year planning process alongside the Senior Financial Analyst.
  • Oversee monthly, mid-year, and annual reconciliation of income, including fees from academic partnerships, ensuring compliance with budgets, accounting standards, and franchise agreements.
  • Maintain models tracking pay expenditure against budgets, identify and investigate variances, and provide insights to support monthly and long-term staffing and financial reviews.
  • Prepare and analyse financial and operational data for regulatory returns and internal reporting, offering clear commentary on trends and year-on-year changes.
  • Design and maintain system-generated reports using finance platforms and business intelligence tools to meet internal and external reporting requirements efficiently.
  • Partner with systems accountants to refine and update reports, resolve data issues, and improve reporting processes in line with changing business and system needs.
  • Keep documentation well-organised with version control, and undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Analyst should have:

  • A CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software, tools and Microsoft Excel e.g pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs (essential)
  • Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.
  • An understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of approximately £42000 - £47000 dependent on experience.
  • 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • A permanent position within a reputable, well-known organisation.
  • Excellent access to facilities such as on-site gym, nursery, local amenities.
  • A beautiful, picturesque office site, with a hybrid working policy of 2 days in office per week.
  • Opportunities to develop and grow within the accounting and finance field.
  • An inclusive and supportive work environment in Bath.



If you are passionate about finance and keen to make a difference in the higher education sector, this Finance Analyst role in Bath could be your next career move. Apply today!

Contact
Rhys Lewis
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6751379
Phone number
+441179065138

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Analyst
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Bath
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Lewis
Consultant phone
+441179065138
Job reference
JN-052025-6751379