Location: Newbury Work pattern: Hybrid after probationOur client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Finance Analyst to join their busy finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Business Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering clear, transparent, and insightful financial data to support strategic decision-making across the business.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.Your role as Financial Analyst:Support the Finance Business Manager in preparing weekly and monthly reporting using in-house systems and Excel.Review and analyse financial information, investigating anomalies and providing clear explanations of variances against budget.Analyse monthly results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.Support the annual budget and forecasting cycles.Assist the finance team with ad hoc reporting throughout the month.Develop automated solutions to enhance and streamline transaction processing.The person:CIMA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with strong, relevant practical experience).A strong team player with excellent communication skills.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a commitment to further developing your skills.Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to challenge existing processes.Confident problem-solver with sound analysis techniques.Proactive