Financial Reporting Analyst

Axon Moore are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable company based in North Manchester, to recruit a Financial Reporting Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known and successful company in the industry, who have a dynamic and energised Finance team. They are successfully moving away from typical Excel reporting and have been implementing Power BI for the last 12+ months.

This role will support the FP&A Manager in providing accurate meaningful reporting and analysis across the finance function and wider business teams. You will be exposed to Power BI and will start to use this as a primary reporting tool.

Salary & Benefits - £31,000 plus profit share bonus. ACCA/CIMA study support, 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays, pension, free parking, flexible working around 10-4 core hours will be available after probation. Other benefits include enhanced parental pay, 30% staff discount and Bupa health care.

Responsibilities include:

Provision and analysis of daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for both internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate and actionable insights to support informed business decision-making.
Continued maintenance, development and enhancement of existing reporting processes, ensuring reports remain accurate, relevant, efficient and aligned with changing business requirements.
Collaborate closely with business users and key stakeholders to understand reporting requirements, translating business needs into customised and effective reporting solutions.
Take ownership of cost centre reporting, providing regular financial information, variance analysis and meaningful commentary to Heads of Departments to support budget management and cost control.
Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, opportunities and areas of concern, adding value through clear interpretation and communication of key findings.
Support the Finance department with the preparation, development and delivery of the annual company budget, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement and consolidation of budget information.
Provide ongoing financial and data analysis support to stakeholders, responding to ad hoc reporting requests and delivering accurate information within required timescales.
Work collaboratively with the Financial Data and Analytics team to support the implementation and development of Power BI across the business, helping to improve data accessibility, visualisation and reporting capabilities.
Assist with the development of automated and streamlined reporting processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enhance the quality and consistency of management information.
Communicate complex financial and analytical information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, supporting a data-driven approach to business performance, planning and decision-making.
Experience & Skill Requirements:

2 years’ experience in a financial reporting/finance analyst position.
Confident user of Excel to perform intermediate level functions.
Strong analytical mindset with a high attention to detail.
Experience working with Power BI would be desirable with a willingness to learn essential.
A degree in an IT/Finance/STEM related subject would be desirable.
Good confidence levels and commercial awareness, able to build relationships and influence at all levels within the business.
Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines independently and in a team environment.
Problem solver and a team player with passion, self-motivation and drive.
If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.

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