Finance Analyst

  • Hays
  • Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
  • Feb 11, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Finance AnalystBased in StokeHybrid Workingc.£45,000

Your new company
Your new company are a leader in their field based Stoke and are looking for a Finance Analyst with excellent Power BI experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
Your new role will include but not be limited to:

  • Lead the preparation and ongoing development of the annual financial plan.
  • Coordinate the monthly forecasting cycle, consolidating updates from key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain cashflow models, covering both short term daily movements and monthly projections.
  • Develop and manage BI dashboards and analytical reports to support strategic decisions.
  • Produce working capital analyses and regularly monitor operational efficiency metrics.
  • Review monthly fleet related expenditure, identifying trends, variances, and key cost drivers.
  • Deliver routine management information and reporting to internal teams.
  • Provide timely analytical support and respond to ad hoc requests across finance and operational departments.
  • Prepare workforce related statutory reporting requirements.
  • Manage compliance reporting on supplier payment performance.
  • Oversee environmental and carbon disclosure submissions.
  • Complete required returns for national statistical bodies.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and analytical support.
  • Ability to build dashboards within Power BI from raw material.
  • Proficient with spreadsheet tools, including the ability to build and adapt financial models.
  • High level of accuracy with a strong focus on detail and data quality.
  • Able to communicate financial information clearly through written reports, presentations, and dashboards.
  • Advanced competency in Excel functions, modelling techniques, and data manipulation.
  • Skilled in developing visual reports and insights using business intelligence tools.
  • Experience working with industry-specific finance or ERP platforms.
  • Solid understanding of cashflow principles and working capital management.


What you'll get in return
  • c.£45,000
  • Hybrid working
  • 7.5% pension contributions
  • 37.5 hours per week - flexi start/finish times
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays
  • + other excellent benefits

What you need to do now

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