Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystWe are working with a key client in the lively healthcare sector who are looking for a commercially minded Financial Analyst to take full ownership of the financial planning, analysis, and month-end performance for part of their business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be a key business partner, translating complex financial data into clear strategic narratives for senior leadership and guiding a small transactional billing team.Key Responsibilities Month-End & Reporting: Own the regional month-end close, manage core balance sheet accounts (accruals, prepayments), and deliver accurate sales flash reporting to Group.Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner with commercial teams to build monthly P&L forecasts, manage the annual budgeting lifecycle, and present financial models to executive stakeholders.Business Partnering: Monitor overhead spending against budgets, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and provide financial guidance to department heads.People Management: Direct, coach, and mentor two team members within the invoicing/billing function to ensure robust transactional controls.Process & Compliance: Drive continuous process improvements, verify accurate financial compliance treatments, and support annual audit preparations.Essential Requirements are: Fully qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).Advanced Microsoft Excel data-modeling skills and high proficiency in PowerPoint.Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to present financial data to senior executives.Desirable: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dedicated corporate FP&A or financial analysis role.Hands-on experience navigating integrated SAP modules.Prior formal or informal experience supervising or managing a small finance unit.TPBN1_UKTJ