Finance Analyst

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Finance Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their analytical, commercial and operational finance skills within a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business decision-making, enhancing financial processes, and overseeing stock and operational reporting across multiple business units. This position offers exposure to a variety of finance and business improvement projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. Please note this is an office-based role. Key Responsibilities • Produce and maintain stock-related financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity of information. • Develop and deliver key performance reports, identifying trends and providing insight to support business performance. • Analyse operational processes and contribute to initiatives designed to improve efficiency, controls and profitability. • Partner with stakeholders across various departments to enhance reporting processes and strengthen internal controls. • Support cross-functional and finance-led projects, taking ownership of specific workstreams where appropriate. • Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to assist operational teams in making informed decisions. • Coordinate and assist with stock count exercises and audit-related activities. • Process overseas supplier invoices and support treasury-related tasks. • Perform regular bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies. • Assist with month-end reporting, management accounts preparation and wider finance activities as required. • Prepare indirect tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant reporting deadlines. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of enhanced financial controls and workflows. • Provide support across transactional finance functions when required. • Contribute to team objectives and provide cover during periods of absence. About You • Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, Commercial Finance, or similar analytical finance role. • Currently studying towards, or interested in pursuing, a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA. • Strong Excel capabilities, including data analysis, formulas, lookups and pivot tables. • Experience using accounting or ERP systems would be advantageous but is not essential. • Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.