Finance 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.