Full job descriptionFinance Analyst | Dover (Hybrid Working) | Competitive Salary + Study Support
Our industry-leading Dover-based client is seeking a highly analytical Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with large data sets, advanced Excel reporting, data manipulation, and financial analysis alongside traditional accounting responsibilities.
The role will play a key part in transforming complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights, supporting decision-making across the business. Advanced Excel skills and a naturally analytical mindset are essential.
Key Responsibilities
*Analyse and manipulate large financial data sets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
*Prepare and maintain complex Excel-based reports, dashboards, and reconciliations.
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts.
*Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
*Ensure data integrity across multiple systems, reconciling Sage transactions and verifying Trial Balance accuracy.
*Produce monthly gross profit analysis, variance reporting, and accrual calculations.
*Analyse overhead spend, prepayments, and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
*Support the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions with reporting, analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
*Develop and improve reporting processes through automation and enhanced use of Excel.
*Provide ad hoc financial analysis and management information to support business decision-making.
Key Requirements
*Part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
*Advanced Excel skills are essential, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF statements, data validation, Power Query, and working with large volumes of data.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
*Experience preparing management accounts and undertaking balance sheet reconciliations.
*Comfortable handling large data sets and identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
*Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
*Experience with reporting tools, data visualisation, or finance systems would be advantageous.
Benefits
*Hybrid working.
*Study support following successful completion of probation.
*Employee rewards scheme.
*Enhanced pension scheme.
*Generous holiday allowance.
*Death in service benefit.
*Opportunity to develop analytical and commercial finance skills within a market-leading organisation.