Graduate Finance Analyst

Posted 23 April by Axon Moore Group Ltd
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£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Manchester , Lancashire
Permanent, full-time

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Posted by Axon Moore Group Ltd
Axon Moore are recruiting on behalf of a successful manufacturing business based in Bury. The company has grown consistently, being a UK market leader within the industry and they are now looking to appoint a Graduate Finance Analyst into a newly created position. This role will work within the finance team, reporting into the Financial Reporting Manager to provide comprehensive analysis, reporting and insight to finance to support the daily operations and running of the business.

The ideal candidate will be a Graduate with a placement year complete, or a Finance Assistant looking to move across to the analysis side of finance. Whilst not a necessity, Power BI experience or knowledge would be highly desirable.

Salary and benefits:

Salary - £25,000 - £30,000 DOE plus CIMA/ACCA study support. Hybrid working is available, 34 hour week with early finish on Fridays, 33 days holiday including flexible bank holidays and your birthday off. Health cash plan, death in service 2x your salary, pension, offices with great transport links, free parking and free onsite gym

Responsibilities include:
  • Preparation of financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs), which will provide insight to the company's performance and enable the management team to make sound business decisions.
  • Using financial data to identify trends and variances.
  • Work closely with various departments to gather data to assist with accurate budgeting and forecasting for the business.
  • Support with pricing strategies and profitability analysis, across two sites and prepare detailed costing calculations for the sales team.
  • Create reports and maintain dashboards using data visualisation tools such as Power BI.
  • Collaborate with various teams to support financial planning and business strategy, gathering data and useful insights.
  • Looking at proposed projects and provide cost-benefit analysis
  • Conduct ad hoc analysis and project work as requested
  • Provide holiday cover to the rest of the team as required


Experience & Skill Requirements:
  • Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to challenge when required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organised with a capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • A proactive, flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable approach to work, capable of managing multiple priorities autonomously and showing initiative at all times.

Reference: 52518206

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