Hays are working with a great local employer to recruit a Senior Finance Analyst on a permanent basis. Your new company You’ll be joining a forward thinking organisation with a strong purpose and a commitment to delivering high quality financial insight across its operations. The business is known for its collaborative culture, long term strategic focus and dedication to continuous improvement. Your new role This plays a key role in shaping financial insight, driving performance and supporting strategic decision making across a major business division. The role will include: Act as the key finance partner for divisional stakeholders, providing insight, challenging where applicable and supporting decision making. Lead core financial activities including monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Translate operational activity into meaningful financial insight, including risks, opportunities and scenario analysis Improve reporting, data quality and BI dashboards while supporting strategic initiatives and deputising when needed What you'll need to succeed We are looking for a qualified accountant with prior experience in financial analysis, business partnering or a commercial finance role. You should have strong reporting knowledge, have confidence in challenging assumptions and be able to influence stakeholders. You should have a solid understanding of management accounting and financial controls. What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity to join an employer of choice here in Bristol, where you will join a collaborative and supportive finance function. This is a high impact role with real influence over commercial and strategic decisions. This is an opportunity to develop your own skills in a busy and varied role. The role offers hybrid working and modern office space close to local transport links. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4791773