This Finance Analyst role offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into financial analysis and reporting, ensuring optimal decision-making and assisting with the financial sustainability of the organisation long-term. Based in Bath, this permanent position is suited to a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial analysis, excellent microsoft excel skills and a passion for financial reporting.
Client Details
This organisation operates within the higher education sector and is based in Bath. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering impactful services and ensuring financial transparency in all its operations.
Description
* Assist in the development and upkeep of long-term financial models, contributing to the University's 5-year planning process alongside the Senior Financial Analyst.
* Oversee monthly, mid-year, and annual reconciliation of income, including fees from academic partnerships, ensuring compliance with budgets, accounting standards, and franchise agreements.
* Maintain models tracking pay expenditure against budgets, identify and investigate variances, and provide insights to support monthly and long-term staffing and financial reviews.
* Prepare and analyse financial and operational data for regulatory returns and internal reporting, offering clear commentary on trends and year-on-year changes.
* Design and maintain system-generated reports using finance platforms and business intelligence tools to meet internal and external reporting requirements efficiently.
* Partner with systems accountants to refine and update reports, resolve data issues, and improve reporting processes in line with changing business and system needs.
* Keep documentation well-organised with version control, and undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role.
Profile
A successful Finance Analyst should have:
* A CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in financial software, tools and Microsoft Excel e.g pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs (essential)
* Experience in financial reporting and data analysis.
* An understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Job Offer
* A competitive salary of approximately £42000 - £47000 dependent on experience.
* 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* A permanent position within a reputable, well-known organisation.
* Excellent access to facilities such as on-site gym, nursery, local amenities.
* A beautiful, picturesque office site, with a hybrid working policy of 2 days in office per week.
* Opportunities to develop and grow within the accounting and finance field.
* An inclusive and supportive work environment in Bath.
If you are passionate about finance and keen to make a difference in the higher education sector, this Finance Analyst role in Bath could be your next career move. Apply today!
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