Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Daily Rate: £300

Location: Paddington (3 days a week, Tuesday to Thursday) with remote work on Monday and Friday. Flexibility may be considered.

Contract Duration: 4–6 months initially, with potential for extension.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Financial Analyst to join our Commercial Finance Team on an initial 4–6-month contract. You will support critical functions like sales reporting, forecasting, and month-end analysis.

This role requires a hands-on approach to interpreting financial data, reconciling systems, and providing insights to influence decision-making. Your expertise in Excel, Power BI (or similar tools), and experience in FMCG or manufacturing finance will set you apart in this dynamic position.

Key Responsibilities

* Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner on sales reporting and forecasting.

* Deliver month-end analysis, including sales revenue, sales volume, and variance interpretation.

* Support ad hoc requests and system reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

* Analyze month-end variances and provide actionable insights for business performance.

* Reconcile sales data between systems to support decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

* Experience: Prior experience in finance within manufacturing or FMCG industries is essential.

* Skills:

* Strong IT literacy, including advanced Excel skills.

* Proficiency in Power BI, HFM, Cognos, or similar systems.

* Education: Finance-related qualification or equivalent professional experience.

* Personal Attributes:

* A keen learner with a proactive attitude.

* Able to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Work Pattern

* Onsite: 3 days a week in Paddington (Tuesday to Thursday).

* Remote: Monday and Friday.

* Core working hours: 9 AM–5 PM (with flexibility as needed).

What We Offer

* Competitive daily rate of £300 (inside IR35).

* Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

* Exposure to senior finance leadership and key stakeholders