Financial Insights Analyst Role
* This role plays a key part in supporting strategic and operational decisions by delivering financial insight and performance analysis across a key area of the business.
You'll work closely with commercial teams to drive financial understanding and challenge assumptions, helping to ensure informed, value-led decision-making.
The Financial Insights Analyst will provide accurate reporting, analysis, and forecasting to stakeholders. The role offers a great blend of analysis, business partnering, and financial planning responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver actionable insights and make recommendations to improve outcomes
2. Contribute to forecasting cycles and support annual planning activities
3. Analyse variances against forecast and budget, identifying key trends and drivers
4. Prepare timely weekly and monthly financial updates with commentary and insights
5. Build relationships with non-finance stakeholders to understand business performance
6. Track and report on financial KPIs, ensuring clarity and accuracy for senior management
7. Support improvements to financial processes, tools, and reporting automation
8. Assist in scenario modelling and other ad hoc analysis as needed
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Solid understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting
* Confident communicator, able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
* High proficiency in Excel, with strong data handling and analytical skills
* Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment
* Prior experience in commercial or corporate finance, preferably in a business partnering context
About This Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic finance team, providing critical financial support to drive business success.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum