Finance Analyst

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