Overview
This is a hands-on finance analyst role supporting commercial and operational decision-making during a busy period. You’ll be working closely with senior stakeholders to provide insights and drive performance improvements.
Client Details
Join a dynamic, medium-sized retail company in Luton with a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for delivering quality products and excellent customer service. The business is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth, making this a great time to get involved.
Description
Temporary Finance Analyst:
- Support month-end reporting and analysis
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management
- Conduct variance analysis and commentary
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Provide financial modelling to support business cases
- Collaborate with operational teams to understand cost drivers
- Identify trends and opportunities for cost savings
- Maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards
- Support ad hoc analysis and finance projects
Profile
Temporary Finance Analyst:
- Proven experience in a finance analyst role
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Retail or FMCG sector experience (desirable)
- Immediately available or on a short notice period
Job Offer
Temporary Finance Analyst:
- Competitive salary up to £45,000 (pro rata)
- Hybrid working with flexibility around office days
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business
