Finance Analyst

RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a fast paced Leicestershire business in the appointment of a new Finance Analyst. The role is based at an impressive head office which is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby and Coventry / Warwickshire. Reporting to one of the Finance Managers, the Finance Analyst role is newly created due to business growth. Responsibilities will include a small amount of exposure to accruals and prepayments at month end, post month end analysis of sales & margins, trend analysis, assisting with forecasting, analysis and reporting on costs and supporting the wider business with any proactive and reactive analysis requested. The role would suit a candidate who is currently working in a Assistant Accounts, Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant type role and is looking to move away from a month end based role into something that has a bigger focus on analysis and commercial business partnering. The role will be working across the business and will have exposure to working with non-finance staff. The client is keen to hear from a candidate who has a passion for adding value through financial analysis and business partnering. You will enjoy working with Excel. The client will consider candidates who are working towards the CIMA or ACCA qualification and full study support is available. The business is great to work for - they focus on continuous improvement and growing their employees. They offer hybrid working as part of the benefits. The role has a salary range of between £40,000 and £45,000