Financial Analyst – First Move from Practice
Location: Essex
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant or analyst looking to make their first move into a commercial, in-house finance role.
The Role
You’ll support the business by producing high-quality financial analysis, reporting and insight, helping teams across the organisation understand performance and make informed decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
*Supporting financial planning and analysis to meet business objectives
*Building and maintaining financial models, forecasts and analysis using Excel
*Preparing accurate management information and reporting
*Presenting financial data in a clear, structured and visually effective way
*Working closely with commercial and operational teams to gather data and provide insight
*Maintaining clear documentation of models, assumptions and reporting processes
*Communicating financial findings confidently, both in writing and verbally
*Keeping up to date with best practice in financial analysis and reporting
About You
This role would suit someone with a practice background who is ready to step into industry and apply their technical skills in a more commercial setting.
You’re likely to have:
*Strong Excel capability, including modelling, forecasting and data analysis
*A solid grounding in financial principles from practice or a professional services environment
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint
*An analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
*The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
*Clear, confident communication skills
*Exposure to Power BI, ERP systems or tools such as Navision would be beneficial, but is not essential.