Finance Analyst

Basingstoke Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this Finance Analyst role, you support the Northern European Hub with planning, forecasting, and reporting to drive informed decisions and strong operational performance. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams and contribute to process modernization using AI and automation. The position blends hands-on financial analysis with stakeholder advisory to improve forecast accuracy and business cases. This hybrid role offers exposure to scaling finance processes across a dynamic life sciences environment and emphasizes data-driven insights that impact the broader organization.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
  • opportunity to influence finance modernization
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • professional development in AI-enabled finance
  • dynamic life sciences environment
  • employee-centric culture

Responsibilities

  • Support annual business planning and ongoing forecasting processes
  • Maintain and improve forecast models and track accuracy
  • Analyze key performance drivers and provide actionable insights
  • Challenge assumptions with robust financial analysis
  • Assist budget owners in understanding spend variances and forecast accuracy
  • Prepare month-end reports and commentary in line with accounting policies
  • Collaborate on forecasts with leadership and highlight deviations
  • Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and project requests
  • Build relationships with stakeholders as a trusted financial advisor
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and HR on financial initiatives
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance analysis, draft commentary, and streamline processes
  • Identify and automate repetitive tasks using Power Query
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Key requirements

  • Strong analytical skills translating data into insights
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power Query, Power BI, or scripting (VBA, Python) is a plus
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI tools for analysis, drafting, or modeling is advantageous
  • Interest in automation and improving efficiency in repetitive tasks
  • Experience with SAP-SAC systems is beneficial
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
  • Attention to detail with a broader business perspective
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Strong analytical mindset
  • Clear communicator to non-financial stakeholders
  • Independent and proactive in a fast-paced setting
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Power Query

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