Finance Analyst

A leading organisation in Manchester is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their mission-driven team. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by supporting financial inclusion and commercial growth.

You will be part of an environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration, where your expertise will help shape strategic decisions and drive business performance. Enjoy a supportive workplace with flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and a range of benefits designed to nurture your growth and well-being. If you are passionate about redefining financial norms and thrive in a communal setting that encourages learning and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Finance Analyst based in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial inclusion. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building sophisticated commercial models that underpin key investment decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams on projects that drive organisational growth. You will analyse intricate financial datasets, forecast outcomes, and deliver insightful reports directly influencing strategic direction at the highest levels. By supporting data maturity initiatives and governance projects, you will contribute to the ongoing evolution of analytics capabilities within the business. Your expertise in evaluating performance against industry standards will enable you to recommend improvements that foster long-term success. Additionally, you will conduct thorough market research to keep the organisation ahead of emerging trends. Your involvement in creating tailored reports ensures stakeholders have access to critical information when they need it most.

* Build bespoke commercial models while working closely with operations and project teams to drive investment decisions and appraise post-implementation benefits.

* Analyse complex financial data and perform forecasting activities, reporting findings to senior management to inform strategic decision-making processes.

* Support data maturity initiatives, governance frameworks, and analytics projects across the organisation.

* Collaborate with credit risk teams by providing detailed analysis of trends and forecasts, recommending actions that enhance business performance.

* Evaluate financial performance by analysing historic data alongside current results and industry benchmarks to produce actionable recommendations for improvement.

* Conduct market research by extracting relevant data and industry information to inform business strategies.

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial practices, trends, and market conditions to ensure best-in-class analysis.

* Create both generic and ad hoc reports tailored to various stakeholder needs within the business.

* Assist the wider finance team with business-as-usual tasks including month-end processes as required.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Finance Analyst position brings a wealth of proven experience in commercial finance analysis—preferably within the financial services sector—supported by recognised accountancy qualifications. Your ability to interpret complex data sets creatively enables you to provide meaningful insights that drive business performance. You are adept at using advanced Excel modelling techniques alongside coding skills or an eagerness to adopt new technologies for enhanced data manipulation. Building dependable relationships across departments comes naturally as you work collaboratively towards common goals while respectfully challenging established practices for improvement.

* You are a finalist or qualified accountant with extensive experience in senior financial analysis roles within commercial environments, ideally in financial services.

* Your analytical skills allow you to identify key trends and indicators from complex datasets presented in creative and engaging ways.

* You possess proven Excel modelling abilities complemented by coding skills or a willingness to learn new processes for manipulating data effectively.

* You excel at building strong relationships across teams while constructively challenging assumptions and past practices for continuous improvement.

* Your hands-on approach means you enjoy delving into details as much as influencing high-level strategy within the organisation.

* You are naturally curious and insightful, asking pertinent questions that quickly lead to effective solutions for business challenges.

* You thrive in collaborative settings where teamwork is essential for achieving shared objectives.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as dedicated not only to delivering exceptional services but also championing social purpose through its commitment to redefining financial inclusion. The company’s mission is centred around empowering individuals who may be overlooked by conventional institutions, creating bespoke lending solutions that foster long-term well-being for UK homeowners. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture where creativity, innovation, and collaboration are celebrated daily. Flexible working opportunities ensure your work-life balance is respected while generous pension contributions reflect the company’s investment in your future security. Training opportunities abound so you can continue developing professionally within a nurturing environment. Additional perks include up to 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, your birthday off each year, healthcare cash plan coverage, long service awards recognising loyalty, cycle-to-work scheme promoting healthy lifestyles, and life assurance providing peace of mind - all contributing towards making this workplace truly exceptional for those who value growth leadership and supportive networks.

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