Athwal Resourcing Limited

Financial Analyst

Birmingham
Posted 14 days ago

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Financial Analyst

The Opportunity

Athwal Resourcing is partnering with a growing UK business on a key hire within its FP&A function. With turnover more than £130m and a clear strategy to scale further, the business is investing in its financial insight, reporting capability and commercial decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and contribute to building a more commercially focused finance function.

The Role

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, as Finance Analyst you will play a key role in delivering financial analysis, reporting and insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making. This is not a purely reporting role. You will work across finance and the wider business to improve visibility, enhance reporting, and support performance with a clear pathway into Finance Business Partnering.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Produce accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards and management information.
  • Deliver detailed variance analysis across revenue and margin.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and planning.
  • Develop financial models and scenario analysis.

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Business Intelligence & Data

  • Maintain BI dashboards and reporting.
  • Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Improve reporting using advanced Excel and data tools.
  • Streamline and enhance processes.
  • Support ongoing reporting development.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Explain financial performance clearly.
  • Support decision-making through insight.

How the Role Will Evolve

  • 0–6 months: Build understanding of the business, analyse performance and reporting
  • 6–12 months: Improve reporting, develop insight and add value
  • 12 months+: Partner stakeholders and support commercial decision-making

You will be a commercially minded finance professional with:

  • AAT or part qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience.
  • Experience in Finance Analyst, FP&A or Management Accounting.
  • Strong analytical and reporting capability.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools preferable.
  • Good understanding of financial performance drivers.
  • Curious and inquisitive mindset.
  • Proactive and solutions-focused.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

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About the Business

The business operates across multiple product lines within the construction and manufacturing sector, with a national footprint across manufacturing, warehousing and commercial teams. Following strong growth, the focus is on strengthening profitability insight, cost visibility and reporting capability.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary, Bonus + Pension + benefits
  • Career development and progression
  • Exposure across a growing business
  • Opportunity to build and improve reporting capability

To Apply

If you are looking for a role that offers development, exposure and the opportunity to make an impact, I would welcome a conversation.

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