We're looking for an amazing Senior Finance Analyst to play a key role in overseeing costs and delivering high‑quality financial insight. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll partner closely with department leaders and teams across the business, providing robust analysis and recommendations to support commercial decision‑making in a fast‑paced environment.
This role offers an exciting, opportunity, combining strong technical accounting with business partnering and people leadership skills. A hybrid working pattern is on offer along with a competitive day rate.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Take ownership of key business costs, delivering strong cost control and enhanced visibility.
Prepare monthly prepayments, accruals and journals, ensuring accurate accounting.
Deliver month‑end P&Ls for your areas, providing insightful variance analysis vs budget, forecast and prior year.
Reconcile nominated balance sheet accounts monthly and support wider balance sheet reviews.
Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Finance Manager when required.
Deliver monthly flash forecasts and lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting cycles.
Business partner with key Senior Managers, helping them understand KPIs and financial performance.
Play a key role in finance transformation and continuous process improvement.WHAT YOU'LL BRING
ACCA or CIMA finalist, qualified, or qualified by experience.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and a commercial mindset.
Excellent analytical, numerical and problem‑solving skills.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems.
Excellent eye for detail & accuracy is a must.
Retail or FMCG experience is desirable but not essential.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data