Finance Analyst
Financial Analyst Location: Bath (2 days onsite)Job Type: Full-timeSalary: 36-42k (Some flex on the right person) This role is crucial for supporting the Head of Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis and involves working closely with the Senior Financial Analyst. You will develop and maintain core data sets and contribute to internal management information that aids strategic decision-making within a rapidly evolving educational sector. Day-to-day of the role: Conduct monthly monitoring and reconciliation of tuition fee income to track budget adherence and highlight variances for forecast adjustments.Manage monthly, mid-year, and year-end monitoring and reconciliation of tuition fees for partnerships, ensuring compliance with partnership agreements and accounting principles.Develop and maintain models for reporting pay expenditure, and provide data analysis for internal segmental reporting and bi-annual Academic Dashboard meetings.Take ownership of certain reporting areas, updating and troubleshooting as needed, and develop reports to support all internal and external reporting requirements using financial systems and business intelligence tools.Work proactively with systems accountants to ensure accuracy and robustness in reporting, and maintain records with appropriate version control.Undertake additional duties as required within the scope of the role. Required Skills & Qualifications: Newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with demonstrable experience in data analysis.Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel.Experience in managing large data sets to produce insightful analysis.Ability to create, analyse, and interpret financial reports and budgetary information.Experience in creating repeatable and insightful reports using Excel and business intelligence tools.Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Desirable: Experience within the Education sector.Familiarity with UK GAAP and reporting requirements of HE institutions.Experience in a large, complex environment. Personal Qualities: Proactive with a natural curiosity to understand the broader context of financial reports or analysis.Ability to build rapport with team members and stakeholders, fostering a productive and professional working environment.Highly motivated, enjoys challenges and variety, and can work flexibly to achieve daily tasks and team goals.
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