Group Financial Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Analyst to join our thriving UK Medical Manufacturing Company to work within our Finance Department.

We are looking to recruit a Group Financial Analyst who will be responsible for financial reporting, analysis and identification and explanation of key trends and results within the business in order to drive more efficient operations.

The successful candidate will be able to work with key contacts across different worldwide entities to obtain data to support monthly reporting, be able to interrogate the data to identify trends or reasons for variances from budget, and present the results to senior management including suggestions for continuous improving of results.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• Appropriate accounting qualification  (e.g. ICAEW-ACA, ACCA or an equivalent level qualification)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs

Desirable Experience/Qualifications

• Experience of manufacturing businesses
• Extensive knowledge and understanding Microsoft Office programs including effective use of AI to generate data
• Able to demonstrate critical analysis of data including identifying and analysing business trends and opportunities

Key Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to build good working relationships
• Able to negotiate 
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to multitask and prioritise workload
• Able to make decisions 
• Able to work independently as well as within a team
• Able to work effectively across a number of interrelated departments
• Self-motivated
• Keen and willing to learn
• Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
• I.T. Literate – Microsoft Office
• Methodical, organised and structured approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to gather, evaluate, critically interpret and communicate information
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
• Able to function in a highly regulatory environment with a focus on compliance
• Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
• High level of commitment
• Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the business needs
• Good levels of English speaking

Hours of Work

• 37.5 hours per week

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marital or civil partnership status; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to deliver exceptional results. We assess all applications based on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process.

**No Agencies please**