Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst - Kidlington - Upto £60,000 DOE

A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join its growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified professional to play a key role in shaping financial reporting, driving process improvements, and developing business intelligence tools that support strategic decision-making.
Location: Kidlington - 4 Days per week onsiteSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Great Benefits
What You'll Be Doing:
Financial Reporting & Month-End Support

Assist with monthly close processes, preparing financial results and insightful management commentary

Develop robust reporting packs for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple business units

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the maintenance of annual budgets and rolling forecasts

Collaborate with divisional finance contacts to ensure forecasts reflect current business realities

Process Improvement & Systems Integration

Identify and lead initiatives to streamline financial processes across the organisation

Optimise use of the current accounting system (Xero) and evaluate complementary financial tools

Implement automation solutions to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy

Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation

Partner with senior finance leaders to build a suite of BI tools for operational and strategic use

Create dashboards and analytical reports that deliver actionable insights

Develop data pipelines and visualisation tools to support decision-making

Operational Finance Support

Provide backup for AP/AR functions during peak periods or staff absence

Assist in improving controls and processes within purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles

Cost Management & Analysis

Analyse common spend areas to identify cost-saving opportunities

Conduct spend reviews and collaborate with operations teams to implement efficiencies

Build cost tracking mechanisms to monitor savings delivery

General Finance & Project Support

Support senior finance leaders with day-to-day operations and ad-hoc analysis

Contribute to year-end audit preparations and statutory reporting

What We're Looking For:

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent); part-qualified candidates with strong experience also considered

1-3 years post-qualification experience in a finance role

Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experience

Experience with accounting systems (Xero preferred but not essential)

Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into actionable insights

Excellent communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving

Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker

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