38 business analyst jobs found

Operations Business Analyst Location: Chester Working Pattern: Onsite during initial training period, followed by hybrid working The Opportunity We're looking for an Operations Business Analyst to join a collaborative and fast-paced financial services team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in financial services, banking operations, client services, investment operations, business support, middle office, or business analysis who enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. The team is open-minded regarding background and experience. Whilst exposure to areas such as margin, collateral, clearing, derivatives or markets operations would be advantageous, these skills are not essential. The successful candidate will receive structured training and support to develop their knowledge and expertise. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail,...

Role: Finance Analyst - Temporary Location: Holborn, London (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 Our client is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join their growing finance team. This role offers the opportunity to partner with multiple business functions, provide impactful financial analysis, support strategic decision-making and contribute to forecasting and planning activities across an international fashion brand. The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis while supporting senior stakeholders with valuable commercial insights. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Support long-term forecasting activities, including annual budget planning and growth strategies. Own the monthly forecasting process, including financial projections, reporting templates, data validation and reconciliations. Evaluate actual performance against forecasts and provide detailed variance analysis,...

Finance Analyst - Temporary Coventry | Hybrid Working £300 per day via Umbrella Immediate Start SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Analyst to join a large, fast-paced business based in Coventry on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with data, understanding business performance and providing meaningful financial insight to key stakeholders. Reporting into a senior member of the finance team, you will work closely with both finance and operational stakeholders across the business. Key responsibilities will include: - Preparing and analysing monthly financial and management information - Producing detailed variance analysis across actuals, budget and forecast - Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes - Analysing revenue, costs, margins and overall business performance - Providing meaningful commentary and insight behind the numbers - Working...

Risk Technical Analyst London/Hybrid Contract to end March 2027 initially Day rate from £550 via Umbrella Company DOE Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an experienced Credit and Market...

Management accountant general to support our Corporate division (Band 5/6) Management Accountant - Corporate Division Band 5/6 NHS Organisation | Interim Opportunity Hybrid Working Available We are currently supporting an NHS organisation seeking a Management Accountant to provide financial support to its Corporate Division. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their management accounting and business partnering skills within a complex and rewarding healthcare environment. The Role Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will provide high-quality financial management support to a range of corporate services, helping budget holders understand financial performance, manage resources effectively, and support informed decision-making. You will play a key role in the production of management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis, ensuring the Corporate Division receives accurate and timely financial...

Two backfill posts at management accountant level – Income specialism and project accountant to support turnaround work (Band 6) Management Accountant - Income Specialist (Turnaround Programme) Band 6 NHS Organisation | Interim Opportunity Hybrid Working Available We are currently supporting an NHS client with the recruitment of two Management Accountant vacancies to strengthen the finance team during a significant financial turnaround programme. These roles will focus on income management and reporting, providing essential financial support to ensure income is accurately recorded, monitored, forecast, and maximised as part of the organisation's wider recovery and improvement agenda. This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals with NHS income experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working closely with operational and finance stakeholders to drive financial performance. The Role As a Management Accountant with an income specialism, you will...

We are recruiting a Senior Finance Partner to join a leading Pharmaceutical company in the London/Surrey border on an initial 6 month contract, with likely extension. As the Senior Finance Partner you will work within the Commercial Finance team, providing critical financial insights and support to local and regional teams to drive business success. This role can offer 50% hybrid working. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties as the Senior Finance Partner will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows: As the Senior Finance Partner, you will lead the planning, preparation, and completion of all defined deliverables for assigned markets or business units, including forecasts, projections, and financial reporting.  As the Senior Finance Partner, you will provide insights, metrics, and data analysis to support decision-making, performance reviews, and strategic planning.  As the Senior Finance Partner, you will collaborate with local,...

Interim Assistant Finance Analyst Leeds | Mostly Remote | 6-Month Interim Contract £16.00 - £18.00 per hour Hamilton Woods are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an Interim Assistant Finance Analyst on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical finance professional looking to develop their career within financial analysis. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will support the production of insightful financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis that enables key business decisions. The role offers predominantly remote working, with only occasional travel to the Leeds office required. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly financial reports and variance analysis. Support the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes. Prepare financial analysis and modelling to support business decisions. Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities. Support cost...

I'm working on behalf of a large, private equity-backed organisation undergoing a significant finance transformation programme. Following a number of acquisitions and ERP integrations over recent years, the business is working on a critical finance data cleanse project and is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Data Analyst to support the UK workstream. This isn't a role for someone who needs time to get up to speed. You'll be joining a live project and will be expected to hit the ground running from day one. The Role Lead analysis of large, complex finance datasets containing millions of transactions Investigate and resolve accounting data issues across a key UK revenue stream Work closely with finance, commercial, procurement, sales and technical (SQL) teams Identify root causes of data issues and recommend process improvements to prevent recurrence Support a high-profile finance transformation programme with direct visibility from senior leadership We're...

Aged Debt Supervisor Bournville, West Midlands 6 Month Contract £20.35 per hour Responsibilities: * Hold weekly ledger reviews with Collections Executives to review outstanding debt, offering guidance and support to resolve complex queries * Support Collections Executives with customer contact escalations, this will involve customer phone calls, emails and on occasions face to face to recover monies owed * Conduct Overdues/Invalids meetings with Commercial * Conduct daily and ad-hoc Overdues meetings with the Back Office, guide and support in driving actions to ensure timely customer payments are received * Arrange ad-hoc meetings with key stakeholders to ensure required actions have been completed ahead of communications to the customer * Assist / co-ordinate in the prompt resolution of customer queries during the collections cycle * Undertake analysis of Root Cause Code in the Dispute Management System (DMS) to recognise common issues / trends * Liaise...

SF Recruitment is working with a private equity backed service business in search of a Finance Director to join their team in Lincolnshire on a interim basis. Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Director will drive forward a best-in-class finance capability across a multi-entity and multi-site portfolio. This role sits at the centre of financial operations, acting as the key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team while ensuring robust reporting, scalable processes, and proactive performance insight across the group. The successful Finance Director will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA). You will have experience in multi-site environments and creating consolidated group reporting packs. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a PE/ lender backed organisation. Key responsibilities: - Cash flow management - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial reporting and analysis - Oversee audit preparation and statutory...

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a large South Yorkshire manufacturing business based in Sheffield in their search for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join the business on a contract basis. Working closely with the Head of Finance, Financial Controller and wider operational and commercial teams, the Finance Business Partner will provide high-quality financial and operational analysis, insight and challenge to support business performance and key decision-making. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who can quickly understand a business, build effective relationships with stakeholders and use financial and operational data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement. The ideal candidate will also bring strong data analytics and Business Intelligence experience, with exposure to SQL and BI reporting tools such as Power BI. The ability to interrogate large datasets, improve reporting and translate...

Your new company A well-established and growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to support the finance function during a key period of growth and change. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across the manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, production teams, and commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced industrial environment. Your new role As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis Monitoring and analysis of manufacturing costs, including raw materials,...

Project Accountant 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | London (Hybrid) | £400 - £600 per day A leading organisation delivering a major UK infrastructure programme is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join its project finance team on a 12-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-value, complex programme where finance plays a critical role in supporting project delivery, commercial decision-making, and long-term financial performance. We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced project environment, providing insight, challenge, and financial leadership to senior stakeholders. The Role As Project Accountant, you will act as the finance lead for a significant project portfolio, supporting project managers and business leaders across all aspects of project financial control. Key responsibilities will include: Management of project forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC)...

The Management Accountant role involves overseeing financial reporting and analysis. This temporary position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to an accounting and finance department. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation, with a focus on high-quality operations, they are committed to excellence in their field and offer a professional and supportive work environment Description Prepare accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders. Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights. Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities to support business planning. Manage month-end and year-end close processes efficiently. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support decision-making. Monitor and report on cost control measures within the organisation. Support audits by preparing necessary...

Project Manager / Resource Planning PMO London - Hybrid Contract £400 - £500 per day insideIR35 Financial Services organisation is looking for an experienced Resource Planning Project Manager / PMO to support workforce planning, recruitment, resource management and financial governance across a large-scale transformation programme. This is a highly analytical and coordination-focused role, working closely with Programme Leadership, HR, Recruitment, Finance and Hiring Managers to provide accurate workforce and financial insight. Responsibilities: * Manage and maintain resource, recruitment, workforce and funding trackers. * Monitor vacancies, hiring activity, onboarding and resource demand. * Track budgets, resource costs, funding allocations and utilisation. * Develop workforce forecasts, resource plans and management information. * Produce executive dashboards, reports, presentations and governance packs. * Coordinate with HR, Recruitment, Finance and senior stakeholders. *...

Axon Moore are delighted to be supporting a well-established and successful £20m turnover business based in St Helens in the appointment of an Interim Finance Manager on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the business and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and effective management information throughout the contract. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will provide stability across the finance function whilst supporting the business with its reporting, forecasting and wider commercial requirements. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Taking ownership of the month-end management accounts process Producing accurate and timely monthly management information Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Overseeing cash flow forecasting and working capital Supporting budgeting and...

Income / SLR Management Accountant Band 6/7 NHS Organisation | Interim Opportunity Hybrid Working Available We are currently supporting an NHS organisation seeking an experienced Income / Service Line Reporting (SLR) Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience in NHS income, costing, or performance reporting to play a key role in supporting financial decision-making across the organisation. The Role As an Income / SLR Management Accountant, you will support the production, analysis, and interpretation of income and service line reporting information, helping operational and finance leaders understand service performance, income drivers, and financial sustainability. Working closely with clinical, operational, and finance colleagues, you will provide high-quality financial analysis and reporting to support effective business planning and performance management. Key...

Management Accountant level – project accountant to support turnaround work (Band 6) Project Accountant - Turnaround Programme Band 6 NHS Organisation | Interim Opportunity Hybrid Working We are currently supporting an NHS client with the recruitment of a Project Accountant to play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial turnaround and recovery programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytically minded finance professional who is keen to contribute to a high-profile programme focused on financial sustainability, cost improvement delivery, and performance enhancement across the organisation. The Opportunity Working within the Finance team, you will provide financial support and analysis to a range of turnaround initiatives, helping to ensure the delivery, monitoring, and reporting of efficiency and improvement programmes. You will work closely with operational and clinical stakeholders, providing robust financial insight to support...

Finance Manager 9–12-month fixed term contract Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: £65,000–£75,000 Working pattern: 4 to 5 days per week on site Start date: Candidates must be available to start no later than 1st October We are working with a well-established international manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a key UK manufacturing operation in Andover. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role sitting as part of the Operations Management team. The successful candidate will play a central role in financial planning, reporting, operational performance improvement, compliance, controls and transactional processing. The role would suit an experienced finance professional with manufacturing experience who enjoys being close to the operation and influencing performance across cost, margin, working capital and operational KPIs. The Role Reporting to senior finance and operational leadership, you will be responsible...