Financial Analyst - Bradford Area

Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Qualification Required: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (part or fully qualified) or equivalent experience

Overview:

We are currently partnering with a forward-thinking and expanding organisation based in Bradford to recruit a commercially minded and analytically driven Financial Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to move into a dynamic role where they can influence business decisions and work closely with both finance and operational teams.

The Role:

The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in turning financial data into meaningful insight that supports strategic planning and commercial decision-making. This position will suit a finance professional who enjoys deep analysis, problem-solving, and partnering with the wider business to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse financial performance and trends across departments, regions, and product lines

• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly reports for internal stakeholders

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning processes

• Develop dashboards and models to enhance financial visibility and decision-making

• Conduct variance analysis and identify key drivers of business performance

• Collaborate with operational teams to understand financial impacts and identify opportunities

• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior management and board-level meetings

• Continuously improve reporting tools and processes for efficiency and clarity

The Ideal Candidate:

• Part or fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (or QBE with relevant experience)

• Proven experience in a financial analyst or commercial finance role

• Strong analytical and Excel modelling skills

• Experience with data visualisation and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) is a plus

• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially astute

• Confident communicator and team player

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Hybrid/flexible working after probation

• Career development opportunities in a growing business

• Supportive and collaborative working culture

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Analyst to grow and make a real impact within a successful business based in Bradford. If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.