Finance Analyst Dover (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary + Study Support
Our industry-leading Dover-based client is seeking a highly analytical Finance Analyst to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working with large data sets, advanced Excel reporting, data manipulation, and financial analysis alongside traditional accounting responsibilities.
The role will play a key part in transforming complex financial and operational data into meaningful insights, supporting decision-making across the business. Advanced Excel skills and a naturally analytical mindset are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse and manipulate large financial data sets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and maintain complex Excel-based reports, dashboards, and reconciliations.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts.
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
Ensure data integrity across multiple systems, reconciling Sage transactions and verifying Trial Balance accuracy.
Produce monthly gross profit analysis, variance reporting, and accrual calculations.
Analyse overhead spend, prepayments, and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
Support the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions with reporting, analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
Develop and improve reporting processes through automation and enhanced use of Excel.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and management information to support business decision-making.
Key Requirements
Part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
Advanced Excel skills are essential, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF statements, data validation, Power Query, and working with large volumes of data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information.
Experience preparing management accounts and undertaking balance sheet reconciliations.
Comfortable handling large data sets and identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with reporting tools, data visualisation, or finance systems would be advantageous.
Benefits
Hybrid working.
Study support following successful completion of probation.
Employee rewards scheme.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Generous holiday allowance.
Death in service benefit.
Opportunity to develop analytical and commercial finance skills within a market-leading organisation.
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