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Senior Finance Analyst

Hybrid in the UK·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page UK

1249 open roles

Overview

Salary
Up to £70,000 a year

About £4,260 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, the UK
Contract
Permanent contract
Experience
Senior level

Skills

Requirements

The successful Senior Financial Analyst should have:

  • Previous experience in a Financial Analyst, FP&A, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting role.
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
  • Proven ability to perform detailed variance analysis and present financial performance trends to stakeholders.
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Pay & benefits

  • Competitive salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility between home and office.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation with genuine scope for development.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now.

The role

Summary

As a Senior Finance Analyst, you'll provide detailed financial analysis, forecasting and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive business performance.
  • Market-leading career progression, and open to first-movers from practice
  • You will assist the Finance Director, ensuring strong financial control

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading consultancy with a strong track record of innovation and sustainable growth.

Job Description

  • Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, delivering clear commentary and actionable insights.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities.
  • Conduct detailed variance analysis, KPI reporting and performance tracking across the business.
  • Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Partner with operational stakeholders to evaluate financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Analyse trends, risks and commercial drivers to support revenue growth and profitability.
  • Produce high-quality reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve financial processes, systems and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and data quality.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Financial Analyst should have:

  • Previous experience in a Financial Analyst, FP&A, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting role.
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
  • Proven ability to perform detailed variance analysis and present financial performance trends to stakeholders.
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility between home and office.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation with genuine scope for development.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

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