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Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

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Northamptonshire, United kingdom

£ 42,000 /year

Full Time

09-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Ideal For: Part-qualified/ACCA/CIMA finalists or newly qualified accountants

The Business
My client is a dynamic, fast-growing transportation business specialising in innovative logistics solutions and supply chain optimisation. With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, they empower businesses to streamline operations and reduce costs. Their team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence—and they are seeking a talented Finance Analyst to drive their financial strategy forward.

The Role
This role offers hands-on experience in financial analysis while supporting professional qualification progression. You will gain exposure to strategic decision-making in a fast-paced logistics environment, with mentorship from senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory financial statements for review.
Tax Compliance: Assist with corporation tax returns and payroll-related statutory deductions, ensuring HMRC compliance.
Budget Development: Support senior team members in creating budget forecasts and cash flow projections using historical data analysis.
Process Improvement: Identify automation opportunities in accounts preparation and implement efficiency-driven solutions.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with operations teams to analyse transportation-specific KPIs (e.g., fuel efficiency, route optimisation costs).
Ad Hoc Projects: Contribute to financial aspects of business initiatives, from sustainability programmes to technology implementations.

What Our Client Is Looking For
Part-qualified/ACCA/CIMA finalist or newly qualified (QBE candidates with relevant experience considered).
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) + familiarity with Power BI or SQL.
Strong grasp of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting
Ability to interpret financial data for non-finance stakeholders
Experience with accounting software (SAP/Oracle preferred)

Why Join Our Client?
Qualification Support: Tailored study packages for ACCA/CIMA candidates with exam leave.
Career Pathway: Structured progression
Mentorship: Monthly sessions with CFO/Finance Director to accelerate professional development.
Tech Exposure: Work with AI-driven logistics analytics tools and IoT-enabled financial systems.

About the Company

We're a leading recruiter with a team of over 250 consultants working in London, Guildford, Milton Keynes, St Albans, Birmingham, New York, Philadelphia, and San Diego. Our specialist teams hire outstanding people for permanent, temporary, and interim roles with some of the finest employers around, from up-and-coming SMEs to global blue chips. Like the people we work with, we're growing all the time. We now cover over 20 recruitment specialisms and counting: Corporate functions Accountancy and finance | HR | Procurement a... Know more