Average Finance Analyst salary in West Midlands

Finance Analyst Location: Tachbrook Park, Warwick Type: Permanent, Hybrid Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 (Full time hours) Are you a finance professional seeking flexible part-time hours, ideally between 20 and 30 hours a week, with the option to adjust based on yours and our needs? Would you prefer working 3 days a week instead of 5? We at Calor are open to exploring these flexible options with talented professionals like you. Whether you are already qualified or working towards your qualification, and have a strong financial background and analytical skills, we want to hear from you. About Us:We are committed to accommodating various working hours. Specific details can be discussed upon application. If you are looking for a role that values your talent and professionalism, offers autonomy, and truly appreciates your contributions, then Calor could be the perfect place for you. Role Overview: As a Finance Analyst at Calor, you will be instrumental in minimizing our risk profile through effective hedging and communicating portfolio impacts to our Commercial teams, aiding in the setting of pricing strategies. You will drive the reporting of our gas inventory position, directly impacting working capital. This role requires a proactive approach to developing and managing robust forecasting and control processes for our gas inventory across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with inventory policies and audit standards. Your responsibilities will include developing gas inventory control and count processes, assisting with balance sheet account reconciliations, and forecasting gas inventory levels to support working capital and cash flow projections. You will work closely with various business units to strengthen the connection between sites and finance, using key performance indicators (KPIs) to add value and enhance working capital management. Additionally, you will own the commodity risk register, execute hedging trades, manage intercompany balance positions, and lead customer-specific hedging initiatives. Effective communication and the ability to convey the impact of commodity hedging on cost of sales and margins to the Commercial team will be critical. You will also participate in departmental initiatives and undertake ad hoc projects as required. Key Skills, Experience & Knowledge: Qualified or working towards final stages of CIMA or ACCA qualifications.Experience in a financial accounting environment.Initiative and self-motivation with a strong desire to develop.Ability to challenge the status quo and seek improvements in systems, reports, information, and data.Effective communication skills at all levels within Calor, SHV, and with external auditors.Sound decision-making skills.Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and a high level of proficiency with computerized systems. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage gas inventory control processes across approximately 60 sites, ensuring adherence to policies and audit compliance.Assist with balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely action on outstanding items.Forecast gas inventory levels to support working capital and cash flow forecasts.Implement working capital initiatives to reduce Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO).Strengthen the link between sites and finance regarding gas stock control, using KPIs to add business value.Own the Commodity risk register and execute commodity hedging trades.Manage intercompany balance positions for commodity hedges.Lead the customer-specific hedging quotation process, execute trades, track actuals, and report results.Communicate the impact of commodity hedging on cost of sales to the Commercial team, ensuring full understanding of margin impacts.Participate in departmental initiatives and undertake ad hoc projects as needed. What we can offer you! Private medical insurance25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (FT equivalent)Cycle to work schemeLife Assurance of 4x salaryMatched pension contributions of 4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years serviceRetailor discounts and many, many more! For a full list of our benefits visit: https://about-us/careers Don’t tick all the boxes? At Calor, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and unique talents. We understand that candidates may not tick every box on the list, and that's okay! We value individuality, creativity, and the ability to learn and adapt. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, committed to growth, and bring something special to the table, we encourage you to apply. We believe in unlocking potential and providing opportunities for personal and professional development. Join us at Calor, where your unique qualities are recognised, appreciated, and celebrated. We're more than a checklist – we're a community of individuals driving innovation and positive change. If you are passionate about minimizing risk and optimizing financial operations and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Finance Analyst - 6 Month Contract Leamington Spa - Hybrid 4 days from home £48,000 - £52,000 per annum Are you looking for an immediate starting role? Do you have experience within Management Accounts or Financial Analysis? If yes then this is the role for you, we are currently recruiting for a Charity organisation based in Leamington Spa that is looking to bring a Finance Analyst into their busy team for some additional support. The role is starting immediately and will have full control over all analysis, budgeting & forecasting.  So what would your responsibilities be?  Cost analysis & profitability reportingKPI analysis & service delivery costingBudgeting & forecastingBusiness partnering with operational & SLT stakeholdersAssist the overall finance teamCreating reportsProject work But what experience & qualifications do you need? Preferably either Qualified or Part Qualified but QBE will be consideredExperience in financial analysis or management accountingExperience in the Charity sector is highly desirableExperience with Power BI is highly desirable.  If this sounds like the role for you the APPLY NOW! Alternatively call Sam @ Reed Coventry for further information.  #LoveMondays

Are you a driven finance professional looking for your next challenge? Can you conduct thorough and accurate financial analysis and concisely interpret data? Are you keen to expand your knowledge, and drive your career forward? We are delighted to be supporting an innovative and growing business based in Coventry. This forward thinking and creative business are dominating their market and will continue to expand across the world. They are now looking to recruit externally for an adaptable and motivated Finance Analyst to join their team. As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting in tasks such as the preparation of forecasts, variance analysis, trend analysis etc. The successful candidate will support finance and operational management through analysing information in order to aid the decision-making process.This fully remote role comes with an annual salary of up to £35,000.00.Responsibilities Include: Assist in preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.Analyse costs/revenues and report information back to operational/finance managers.Produce variance analysis for actual results versus forecast.Gather historical information, analyse trends, and report in a presentable way aiding decision making and accurate forecasting.Assist in the preparation of monthly management information and accounts.Prepare monthly journals.Carry out monthly balance sheet reconciliations.Process intercompany transactions.Compile detailed reports including graphs and charts from data analysed.Coordinate invoicing with billing team and assisting with review of sales invoices.Assist with internal and external audit queries.Actively engage in continuous improvement to processes. Candidate Experience, Skills an Attributes: Previous experience working in a Finance Analyst or similar role, with a strong. understanding of transactional finance.Studying toward a professional finance qualification - AAT/ACCA/CIMA.Strong analytical skills and a confident Excel user.Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.Able to work under your own initiative/with minimal supervision.Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and recommend plans of action.Confident communicator with colleagues at all levels.Avid problem solver, questioning and focusing on finding solutions Benefits Include: Annual salary up to £35,000.00.Remote working.Study support.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, apply today by submitting your CV. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.