Finance Analyst

The Opportunity
Athwal Resourcing is partnering with a growing UK business on a key hire within its FP&A function.
With turnover more than £130m and a clear strategy to scale further, the business is investing in its financial insight, reporting capability and commercial decision-making.
This role offers the opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and contribute to building a more commercially focused finance function.
The Role
Reporting to the FP&A Manager, as Finance Analyst you will play a key role in delivering financial analysis, reporting and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making.
This is not a purely reporting role. You will work across finance and the wider business to improve visibility, enhance reporting, and support performance with a clear pathway into Finance Business Partnering.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Reporting
* Produce accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards and management information,
* Deliver detailed variance analysis across revenue and margin,
* Support budgeting, forecasting and planning,
* Develop financial models and scenario analysis,
Business Intelligence & Data
* Maintain BI dashboards and reporting,
* Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities,
* Ensure data accuracy and consistency,
Process Improvement & Systems
* Improve reporting using advanced Excel and data tools,
* Streamline and enhance processes,
* Support ongoing reporting development,
Stakeholder Engagement
* Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders,
* Explain financial performance clearly,
* Support decision-making through insight.
How the Role Will Evolve
0–6 months: Build understanding of the business, analyse performance and reporting
6–12 months: Improve reporting, develop insight and add value
12 months+: Partner stakeholders and support commercial decision-making
You will be a commercially minded finance professional with:
* AAT or part qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience,
* Experience in Finance Analyst, FP&A or Management Accounting,
* Strong analytical and reporting capability,
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools preferable,
* Good understanding of financial performance drivers,
* Curious and inquisitive mindset,
* Proactive and solutions-focused,
* Strong communication skills,
* Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
About the Business
The business operates across multiple product lines within the construction and manufacturing sector, with a national footprint across manufacturing, warehousing and commercial teams. Following strong growth, the focus is on strengthening profitability insight, cost visibility and reporting capability.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary, Bonus + Pension + benefits
* Career development and progression
* Exposure across a growing business
* Opportunity to build and improve reporting capability
To Apply
If you are looking for a role that offers development, exposure and the opportunity to make an impact, I would welcome a conversation