financial analyst.

Contract Duration: 4-6 months initially, with potential for extension.

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and skilled Financial Analyst to join our Commercial Finance Team on an initial 4-6-month contract. You will support critical functions like sales reporting, forecasting, and month-end analysis.

This role requires a hands-on approach to interpreting financial data, reconciling systems, and providing insights to influence decision-making. Your expertise in Excel, Power BI (or similar tools), and experience in FMCG or manufacturing finance will set you apart in this dynamic position.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner on sales reporting and forecasting.
• Deliver month-end analysis, including sales revenue, sales volume, and variance interpretation.
• Support ad hoc requests and system reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Analyze month-end variances and provide actionable insights for business performance.
• Reconcile sales data between systems to support decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Prior experience in finance within manufacturing or FMCG industries is essential.
• Skills:
  • Strong IT literacy, including advanced Excel skills.
  • Proficiency in Power BI, HFM, Cognos, or similar systems.
• Education: Finance-related qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Personal Attributes:
  • A keen learner with a proactive attitude.
  • Able to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Work Pattern

• Onsite: 3 days a week in Paddington (Tuesday to Thursday).
• Remote: Monday and Friday.
• Core working hours: 9 AM-5 PM (with flexibility as needed).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £300 (inside IR35).
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Exposure to senior finance leadership and key stakeholders.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.