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Job Title: Finance Analyst

Location: Lowestoft

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing financial reports, analysing key metrics, and supporting forecasting and budgeting processes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing insights to drive business performance and improve decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, analysing key metrics.
Conduct variance analysis to assess financial performance and identify key drivers.
Maintain accurate material and finished goods pricing through regular updates and analysis.
Assist in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including posting necessary accruals and journals.
Develop financial models to support forecasting and scenario planning.
Collaborate with finance and operational teams to enhance data governance and reporting accuracy.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Ideally, you will have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. We welcome applications from qualified, part-qualified, or qualified-by-experience candidates. You should have a minimum of three years' experience in financial reporting and forecasting, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data. Proficiency in financial planning systems, SAP, and business intelligence tools is essential, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are a proactive finance professional looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV to (url removed)

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