Lead Finance Analyst
Michael Page Bristol
About Our Client
A global leader in advanced engineering and technology, this organisation plays a critical role in supporting national infrastructure, defence, and innovation. Known for its high standards, collaborative culture, and strong career development pathways, it offers a dynamic environment for finance professionals to make a meaningful impact.
Job Description- Lead the annual overhead and rates budgeting process, aligned with the business's long-term planning and growth strategy.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions to monitor and influence cost performance related to headcount, utilisation, and indirect spend.
- Manage the review and adjustment of internal rates, supporting agreement processes with key external partners as needed.
- Oversee month-end close activities in collaboration with the Core Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Deliver clear and insightful variance analysis and forecasts for use in senior leadership reporting and performance reviews.
- Facilitate regular finance and business review meetings to ensure shared understanding of financial performance and forecast outlooks.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including finance process enhancements and system development.
- Lead and develop a small team, supporting capability growth and contributing to a high-performing finance culture.
- Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
- Strong background in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Confident communicator with the ability to present complex financial information to senior stakeholders
- Proven business partner with experience influencing non-finance leaders across functions
- Skilled in Excel and comfortable working with large data sets; able to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience leading or mentoring others, with a passion for developing team capability
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with high levels of visibility
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
- Interested in continuous improvement, with a mindset for driving efficiency and change
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the North Bristol office
- Outstanding benefits package, including:
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Company-paid private medical cover (BUPA)
- 6x salary life insurance
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 23 days annual leave plus public holidays and a Christmas shutdown
- Performance bonus scheme
- 100% sick pay for up to 26 weeks
- Supportive, inclusive culture focused on collaboration and growth
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and internal mobility
- Access to structured development through a Learning Together Programme
- Strong focus on well-being, with tools, resources, and incentives available
Michael PageCardiff, 26 mi from Bristol
Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Work on ad hoc projects to improve financial processes and controls.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to aid decision-making.
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