Interim Qualified Financial Analyst – Advanced Excel essential, c 2 months, Luton/hybrid, £400 per day Qualified Financial Analyst – Luton (Hybrid Contract Role) We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to join an instantly recognisable brand based in central Luton. This short-term contract is ideal for an experienced analyst with strong technical ability, excellent Excel proficiency, and a solid grounding in core financial processes. Key Responsibilities: * Perform detailed balance sheet analysis and reconciliations * Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis * Manage accruals and period-end processes * Build and maintain high-quality Excel models * Deliver insightful financial reporting to support decision-making * Collaborate effectively within a hybrid finance team Requirements: * Qualified Accountant Financial Analyst * Must be based locally - Luton or surrounding areas - due to essential on-site work * Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling, data manipulation) * Strong understanding of balance sheets, budgets, forecasting and accruals * Ability to operate confidently within a fast-paced, well-known organisation * Available for a mid-March start on a 2-month contract On offer: * Work with a widely recognised and respected brand * Flexible hybrid working arrangement with essential access to the Luton office * Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a dynamic finance environment