Finance Analyst
£50,000 - £55,000
Are you a Part Qualified / Finalist level Accountant that is comfortable working in an autonomous way with excellent Excel and FP&A skills? Aila is partnered with a fast-paced engineering business as they look to hire a Finance Analyst into the team on a permanent basis.
About the Company
* Market‑leading engineering business with ambitious growth plans
* Scale‑up firm with impressive headcount growth over the last 5 years
* Excellent environment for somebody to excel in an FP&A capacity that is central to the whole business
The role
To own and deliver accurate, insightful, and decision-relevant analysis through informative reporting and act as a key contributor to FP&A reporting and data transformation, ensuring a robust single source of truth.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the consolidation, reconciliation and validation of large data sets across multiple sources to provide single basis for all reporting purposes
* Work closely with the finance business partner team to own all stakeholder inputs
* Challenge assumptions, validate inputs, and ensure stakeholder submissions are robust and consistent.
* Act as a subject‑matter expert for core FP&A reporting, ensuring outputs are analytically sound, clearly explained, and suitable for senior leadership consumption.
* Assist in the production and development of a reporting suite using Power BI that will provide insightful and accurate dashboards for the wider business.
* Support the Finance Manager in presenting insights to senior finance leadership
* Design, develop, and enhance a standardised FP&A reporting suite, leveraging Power BI and related tools to deliver insightful dashboards and management information.
* Perform and lead ad‑hoc financial analysis and scenario modelling to support strategic, commercial, and operational decisions.
* Support the development of robust controls, documentation, and governance around FP&A reporting and data usage
The Ideal Candidate
* Part Qualified / Finalist Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) with strong analytical skills and comfortability in challenging stakeholders where necessary
* Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales.
* Intermediate Excel skills with strong attention to detail
* Previous experience with Power BI
* Confident communicator, comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels
The Package & Benefits
* Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
* Performance‑based bonus
* Private Healthcare, Life Assurance
* 25 days leave + bank holidays
* Unique opportunity in a thrilling and exciting industry
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