Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst in Darlington | Contract until 21 January 2027 | Join a well-established organisation and play a key role in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. Ideal for finance professionals with strong analytical skills and relevant industry experience. Financial Analyst Darlington Salary: £20.45 per hour Contract until 21st January 2027 The Role Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a respected client seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join their finance team on a contract basis until January 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with financial data, providing insightful analysis, and supporting key business decisions through accurate reporting and forecasting. Key Responsibilities * Complete month-end financial activities to support the production of monthly financial statements * Prepare detailed financial analyses and management reports * Support departmental management with financial reporting and decision-making * Assist in developing annual budgets and expense forecasts * Produce staffing forecasts and statistical reports * Analyse financial performance and identify key trends * Provide variance analysis and explanations * Conduct cost analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives * Ensure financial information is accurate, timely and compliant with internal requirements What We're Looking For * Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline or Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required. * Relevant professional finance experience at an intermediate level * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting * Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders * Progress towards a recognised accounting qualification (CPA, CMA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is advantageous Why Join Our Client? * Opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative finance team * Gain valuable experience within a large and established organisation * Exposure to a broad range of financial analysis and reporting activities * Competitive contract opportunity with immediate impact Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy, which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants, we ask that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn