Finance Analyst
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £47,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | c.£45,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, st14eu |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4769115_1770637769 |
Summary
Your new company
Your new company are a leader in their field based Stoke and are looking for a Finance Analyst with excellent Power BI experience to join their team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Your new role will include but not be limited to:
- Lead the preparation and ongoing development of the annual financial plan.
- Coordinate the monthly forecasting cycle, consolidating updates from key stakeholders.
- Build and maintain cashflow models, covering both short‑term daily movements and monthly projections.
- Develop and manage BI dashboards and analytical reports to support strategic decisions.
- Produce working capital analyses and regularly monitor operational efficiency metrics.
- Review monthly fleet‑related expenditure, identifying trends, variances, and key cost drivers.
- Deliver routine management information and reporting to internal teams.
- Provide timely analytical support and respond to ad hoc requests across finance and operational departments.
- Prepare workforce‑related statutory reporting requirements.
- Manage compliance reporting on supplier payment performance.
- Oversee environmental and carbon disclosure submissions.
- Complete required returns for national statistical bodies.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and analytical support.
- Ability to build dashboards within Power BI from raw material.
- Proficient with spreadsheet tools, including the ability to build and adapt financial models.
- High level of accuracy with a strong focus on detail and data quality.
- Able to communicate financial information clearly through written reports, presentations, and dashboards.
- Advanced competency in Excel functions, modelling techniques, and data manipulation.
- Skilled in developing visual reports and insights using business intelligence tools.
- Experience working with industry-specific finance or ERP platforms.
- Solid understanding of cashflow principles and working capital management.
What you'll get in return
- c.£45,000
- Hybrid working
- 7.5% pension contributions
- 37.5 hours per week - flexi start/finish times
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- + other excellent benefits
What you need to do now
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