Location: Basingstoke (hybrid 3 x per week in the office)
Employment Type: Full time/ permanent
Hours: 36.25 hours per week Monday-Friday
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As one of the UK's most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we\'ve got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we\'re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?
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This is the job
We’re looking for a Finance Analyst to join the AA Operations Finance team based in Basingstoke. In this role, you’ll support the Senior Finance Manager across key financial planning cycles, including the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes. You’ll be responsible for populating forecasts using business inputs and managing variance analysis tools to identify anomalies or significant changes that require challenge.
You’ll maintain and develop the Operations finance forecast models, helping the business understand and explain the c£300m annual Operations cost base. Working closely with the Financial Reporting and Business Partnering teams, you’ll contribute to performance analysis and provide insight into both historical and projected results.
This role also offers the opportunity to collaborate directly with our Analytics & MI teams, ensuring a strong link between financial planning and data-driven decision-making.
What will I be doing?
* Producing accurate and timely weekly and monthly trackers aligned to Budget and Forecast cycles
* Collaborating with the Financial Reporting team to ensure precise month-end reporting, while continuously improving speed, accuracy, and insight
* Reviewing and challenging operational costs independently to influence spend behaviour and drive efficiencies
* Enhancing and maintaining financial models to improve forecasting accuracy, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision making
* Streamlining manual reporting processes and transitioning outputs to PowerBI requiring technical expertise in automation and proven experience in PowerBI
* Supporting forecasting cycles with analytical insights to highlight trends, anomalies, and provide clear explanations of financial performance
* Delivering robust planning assumptions for annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts
* Assisting the Senior Finance Manager and wider finance team with ad hoc projects and tasks
* Operating within a defined scope under limited supervision, with occasional travel expected
* Demonstrating and upholding the AA’s values and behaviours to deliver outstanding service to our customers
What do I need?
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Finance Analyst who brings a strong mix of technical skills, financial expertise, and a collaborative mindset. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
Skills & Experience
* Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables); experience with PowerBI is desirable
* Working knowledge of MS PowerPoint, SAP, and BPC (preferred but not essential)
* Experience with stock management processes beneficial
* Solid understanding of financial processes and performance analysis
* Proven experience in an accounting or finance role, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
* Confident working with data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities
* Comfortable streamlining manual processes and implementing automation solutions
* Numerate and computer literate, with a passion for continuous improvement
Education & Qualifications
* AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
* Degree-level education in Finance or a related subject (2:1 or above preferred)
Personal Attributes
* Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
* Self-motivated with strong initiative and a drive to deliver results
* Clear and confident communicator with a collaborative approach
* Enthusiastic, positive, and solutions-focused
* Organised and able to work independently within a defined scope
* Committed to personal development and open to change
* Analytical thinker with sound judgement and attention to detail
* Able to build strong relationships across teams and functions
Additional Information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
* Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
* Company funded life assurance
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.
We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.
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