Financial Analyst – Business Partnering & Forecasting

About the role

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join a growing business in Colchester. The role goes beyond month‑end reporting, focusing on business partnering, forecasting and commercial analysis. Ideal candidates are CIMA, ACCA or ACA studiers, finalists or newly qualified accountants.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse consolidated accounts and provide insight into financial performance.
• Partner with functional finance leaders and non‑finance managers.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Help stakeholders understand the numbers behind business performance.
• Prepare financial analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Work with large data sets to improve reporting and management information.
• Support the development of Power BI reporting and dashboards.
• Contribute to process improvements across financial reporting and analysis.

Required profile

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA studier, finalist or newly qualified.
• Experience in management accounts, financial analysis, FP&A or business partnering.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
• A genuine interest in working with numbers and a proactive approach.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Power BI (useful).

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£45,000‑£55,000 per year).
• Hybrid working.
• Good pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Career development opportunity in a newly created role.