via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Finance Analyst

Wade Macdonald
Newbury Contract GBP 65,000 – 71,500
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Temporary Finance Analyst – Newbury - £20 - £22 per hour – Hybrid

About the Client

Our client is an established Business based in Newbury, offering an excellent opportunity to join a small and collaborative finance team. They have created a supportive working environment where people are encouraged to take ownership, share ideas and work closely across the wider organisation.

About the Job

This is a broad Finance Analyst role working within a small team will give you plenty of exposure across finance, combining regular reporting and analysis with opportunities to improve processes and provide insight to stakeholders.

Duties will include:

  • Preparing regular management information, financial reports and analysis.

  • Reviewing financial performance and identifying trends, risks and opportunities.

  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning.

  • Producing variance analysis and investigating movements against budget and forecast.

  • Developing reports and analysis that provide greater visibility of business performance.

  • Working with stakeholders to understand financial results and provide commercially useful insight.

  • Supporting month-end activities and ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered on time.

  • Maintaining and improving financial models, spreadsheets and reporting tools.

  • Identifying opportunities to streamline existing finance processes and improve reporting.

  • Assisting with ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required by the wider business.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous experience within a finance or analytical role and be confident working with financial data, Excel and reporting. You will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. Comfortable working in a small team, you will be proactive, organised and willing to get involved across a broad range of responsibilities.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit finance team where your contribution will be visible and valued. The broad nature of the position provides excellent exposure across finance and the wider organisation.

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