Job Description:

Senior Finance Analyst

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | Hybrid Working | Full Time

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK environmental and infrastructure organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Analyst to join its finance department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders, influencing business performance, and providing meaningful financial insight within a commercially focused environment. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the successful candidate will support a large operational portfolio through planning, analysis, reporting and business partnering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Presentation of monthly financial results and key insights to operational management teams and senior stakeholders.
• Management of capital expenditure reporting, forecasting and financial provisions.
• Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes.
• Producing robust financial analysis to support commercial decision-making and improve business performance.
• Maintaining strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Conducting site visits and audits to ensure financial and operational procedures are operating effectively.
• Supporting year-end audit requirements and responding to requests from Group Finance and external auditors.
• Working collaboratively with finance and operational teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and process efficiencies.

The Successful Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Minimum of two years' experience within a finance, management accounting or commercial finance role.
• Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to operational sites and undertake occasional overnight stays.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical and dental cover
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Retail, leisure, travel and holiday discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to join a business committed to sustainability, innovation and long-term growth

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background, identity or experience.

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