Job Title: Financial Analyst Reports To: Finance Manager Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE Location: Lincoln This Financial Analyst role reports to the Finance Manager and plays a key part in financial planning and analysis within a fast-paced commercial environment. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and delivering clear, data-driven insights to support effective business decision-making. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to challenge assumptions and improve financial performance. Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process with budget holders and key business partners Partner with stakeholders to support, challenge, and refine financial assumptions Deliver regular reforecasts, clearly explaining variances against budget, prior forecasts, and year-on-year performance Manage and maintain planning scenarios within the finance system to ensure consistency and control Produce high-quality management reports and financial insights for senior leadership Develop, maintain, and share dashboards and KPIs to support decision-making across the business Support the effective use of financial systems and reporting tools, driving continuous improvement in financial reportingKey Performance Indicators: Forecast accuracy versus actual results Timely delivery of budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts Quality, relevance, and clarity of financial insight p...