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Finance Analyst

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Finance Analyst - Retail Business North Manchester Area, UK FTC - 12Months Salary - £40,000 - £50,000

Overview
Robert Walters are partnering with a rapidly expanding retail business in North Manchester to recruit a proactive and commercially minded Finance Analyst. Joining an award-winning finance function, you'll thrive in a dynamic, data-led environment, playing a pivotal role in delivering insightful analysis to support key commercial and strategic decisions.

This is a highly visible role where you’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business, offering robust financial insights and helping to shape decisions with value and impact in mind.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to inform business performance

  • Support planning cycles, including budgeting and forecasting processes

  • Investigate variances vs. plan and forecast, identifying underlying trends

  • Deliver timely financial reports with meaningful commentary for stakeholders

  • Partner with non-finance teams to develop a deeper understanding of key drivers

  • Track and report on key financial metrics and support performance monitoring

  • Assist in the automation and improvement of reporting and forecasting tools

  • Conduct scenario analysis and support on ad hoc financial modelling

Skills & Experience

Must-Have:

  • Strong analytical skills with experience in FP&A or commercial finance

  • Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across all levels

  • Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets

  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment

Nice-to-Have:

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

  • CIMA, ACCA, ACA
  • Background in retail, FMCG, or multi-site businesses

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Blackburn

Job Reference: 314S66-8D3D2728

Date posted: 10 June 2025

Consultant: Olivia Reading