Finance Analyst

Salary: £40,000

Location: Birmingham

Keywords: collaborative, financial insight, strategic decision-making, investment models, ROI analysis, budgetary control, cross-functional teamwork, continuous process improvement, employee benefits, inclusive environment

Finance Analyst Role Overview

• Develop, maintain, and update a range of financial and commercial models used to assess performance and future opportunities.
• Evaluate the financial impact of proposed initiatives through detailed investment and value-for-money analysis.
• Provide analytical input into pricing discussions and commercial proposals, supporting long-term sustainability.
• Review financial outcomes of completed activities, comparing results to original expectations and highlighting key findings.
• Support cost tracking and financial oversight for projects and operational activity.
• Assist in forecasting and planning exercises, ensuring forward-looking information is robust and actionable.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align financial assumptions and ensure consistent methodologies are applied.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, or clarity within finance processes and reporting.
• Prepare bespoke analysis and reports in response to specific business questions as they arise.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation to support shared objectives.

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical ability, with advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building financial models.
• Progress towards, or completion of part-qualification in, a recognised accounting or finance qualification.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while contributing effectively within a team setting.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving capability when managing competing priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to varied audiences.
• Commercial awareness, with interest in how financial analysis informs performance and decision-making.
• Adaptability and resilience in environments where demands and priorities evolve.
• Professional and cooperative working style, comfortable engaging with colleagues from different disciplines.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Respect for inclusive and professional workplace behaviours.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates