Financial Analyst

The Opportunity

Athwal Resourcing is partnering with a growing UK business on a key hire within its FP&A function.

With turnover more than £130m and a clear strategy to scale further, the business is investing in its financial insight, reporting capability and commercial decision-making.

This role offers the opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and contribute to building a more commercially focused finance function.

The Role

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, as Finance Analyst you will play a key role in delivering financial analysis, reporting and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making.

This is not a purely reporting role. You will work across finance and the wider business to improve visibility, enhance reporting, and support performance with a clear pathway into Finance Business Partnering.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Produce accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards and management information,
• Deliver detailed variance analysis across revenue and margin,
• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning,
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis,

Business Intelligence & Data

• Maintain BI dashboards and reporting,
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities,
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency,

Process Improvement & Systems

• Improve reporting using advanced Excel and data tools,
• Streamline and enhance processes,
• Support ongoing reporting development,

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders,
• Explain financial performance clearly,
• Support decision-making through insight.

How the Role Will Evolve

0–6 months: Build understanding of the business, analyse performance and reporting

6–12 months: Improve reporting, develop insight and add value

12 months+: Partner stakeholders and support commercial decision-making

You will be a commercially minded finance professional with:

• AAT or part qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience,
• Experience in Finance Analyst, FP&A or Management Accounting,
• Strong analytical and reporting capability,
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools preferable,
• Good understanding of financial performance drivers,
• Curious and inquisitive mindset,
• Proactive and solutions-focused,
• Strong communication skills,
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment

About the Business

The business operates across multiple product lines within the construction and manufacturing sector, with a national footprint across manufacturing, warehousing and commercial teams. Following strong growth, the focus is on strengthening profitability insight, cost visibility and reporting capability.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, Bonus + Pension + benefits
• Career development and progression
• Exposure across a growing business
• Opportunity to build and improve reporting capability

To Apply

If you are looking for a role that offers development, exposure and the opportunity to make an impact, I would welcome a conversation.