Average Financial Analyst salary in the UK

This Financial Analyst role in Leeds is all about supporting the public sector's accounting and finance needs. You'll handle financial data, provide insights, and help the organisation make informed decisions.Client DetailsA public sector organisation based in Leeds.DescriptionAnalyse financial data to support decision-making processes.Prepare detailed reports and forecasts for management.Monitor budgets and track expenditures against forecasts.Collaborate with teams to ensure financial compliance and accuracy.Identify trends and provide actionable financial insights.Assist in preparing financial statements and reconciliations.Support the implementation of financial policies and procedures.Respond to financial queries and provide relevant data analysis.ProfileA successful Financial Analyst should have:A strong background in accounting or finance.Good analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience with financial reporting and forecasting.Proficiency in financial software and tools.Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.The ability to work collaboratively in a team.Job OfferSalary between £28,000 and £33,000 dependent on the level of experience.12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a temporary arrangement.Hybrid working modelFlexible working days to suit your schedule.Full-time roleIf you're interested in this role, apply now.

CompanyThis client is a large private medical consultancy group based in central London. With a strong reputation across the UK, they provide key expertise in sports medicine, surgeries and treatments. They are a PE backed organisation, demonstrating successful year-on-year growth and expansion.Due to this continued growth, they are looking to hire a part-qualified Financial Analyst to join their FP&A department.RoleReporting into the FP&A Manager, the Financial Analyst will support in management accounts production, providing high quality analysis, reporting and financial management to help achieve business objectives.They will take on a number of key duties including:Support the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow planning process.Partner with budget holders to review performance and challenge assumptions where required.Produce monthly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary.Analyse revenue, costs, margins, and key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities.Provide financial insights to support commercial and strategic decision-making.Build financial models to evaluate business growth opportunities and investments.Present financial performance and key findings to senior stakeholders.Support Group reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of results and forecasts.Assist with process improvements, financial controls, and systems development across the finance function.ProfileThe ideal profile for this Financial Analyst position, should have the following:Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA or CIMA)Degree educated from a reputable university, within a relevant accounting/numerical discipline 4+ years of experience within an analytical or commercial accounting capacity Practical experience in managing month-end accounting, P&L and forecasting & budgeting processesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to manage stakeholders and business partnerExperience with PowerBI would be desirableSalary & Benefits£45,000 to £52,000 plus benefits:Hybrid working - 2 days in officeExcellent career development opportunitiesPension scheme25 days holiday + bank holidaysPrivate healthcareCompany socials and more.The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst on behalf of a specialist services organisation with offices in Milton KeynesThe RoleAs Finance Analyst you will support accurate financial reporting, commercial insight and performance reporting whilst also playing a critical part of month end . Day to day duties will consist of:Play a key role in the month-end close process, including revenue and gross profit accounting.Extract, reconcile and analyse high-volume revenue and cost transactions from business systems.Produce management information, dashboards and commercial analysis for Finance and Operational stakeholders.Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities.Sales commission calculations and reporting.Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight to support business decision-making.Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, automation and data quality using Excel, Tableau and other tools.Assist with year-end auditYour ProfileYou will ideally be a Qualified Accountant with strong excel and reporting skills and the ability to work with large datasets. You will be interpersonally effective with the ability to work across non finance looking for a new challenge within a well supported team that has excellent culture.Salary and BenefitsRole of Financial Analyst is working on a 3 day a week basis in Milton Keynes and offering a salary of £55-60KRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: