Financial Analyst

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are representing a growing business in Milton Keynes that is seeking a commercially minded finance professional to join its expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and evolving environment, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in delivering insightful financial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving improvements across reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse financial data and prepare regular management reports for key stakeholders.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
Present financial results and key business insights to stakeholders across the organisation.
Lead and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Partner with operational and support functions to gather, interpret, and analyse financial information.
Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and projects.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial data and reporting.
Work closely with operational teams and central support functions to ensure standard reporting requirements are consistently met.
Support the wider finance function with additional responsibilities as required within a dynamic and changing business environment.

Skills & Experience:

Studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification.
Previous experience within a management accounting, financial analysis, or business partnering role.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders, including board-level colleagues and international teams.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP.
Proactive problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making.
A varied role with excellent development opportunities.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Competitive salary and benefits package