Job Description: Finance Analyst / Financial Reporting Analyst

Salary – £40-45k

Location: 100 Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, WD6 3SA

Role Overview

The Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s financial planning, reporting, and analytical activities. This role combines daily operational finance responsibilities with strategic analysis, providing insights that support decision-making across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with divisional heads, operational teams, and senior leadership to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and efficient financial management.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare funding recommendations and assess funding availability to support business initiatives.
• Translate business strategy into financial plans, forecasts, and performance metrics. Lead financial modelling to support strategic initiatives, investments, M&A, and business cases.
• Conduct regular cashflow analysis to ensure effective liquidity management.
• Support working capital deployment initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Deliver cost‑saving analysis to identify opportunities for financial optimisation.

Reporting & Data Insights

• Produce daily reporting, including analyses of bank transactions and balance updates.
• Prepare Vehicle Stock Reports and other divisional performance summaries.
• Assist in the preparation of Board Reports with accurate financial commentary.
• Compile Divisional KPI reporting and manage performance dashboards.
• Conduct benchmarking, gap analysis, and composite analysis to highlight performance trends.
• Drive initiatives to improve margins, cash flow, and return on investment.
• Provide analytical support for ad hoc projects as required.

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Support audit, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements as needed.
• Strengthen financial controls, data integrity, and analytical standards.
• Manage key compliance deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliation.
• Contribute to audit engagement by preparing schedules, responding to queries, and ensuring audit readiness.

Operational & Cross‑Functional Support

• Provide financial insight and analysis to operational teams and senior management.
• Support the accounts production process where required.
• Perform supplier analysis to enhance procurement decision‑making.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and present clear insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAT / ACCA / ACA/ CIMA part‑qualified or qualified (or relevant experience).
• Experience in financial analysis, management accounts, or business partnering roles.
• Industry experience desirable but not essential.