Financial Analyst | Berkshire | >60K

Reference: 258431652_1777047215

Financial Analyst (Opex & Headcount)

Berkshire (Winnersh Triangle - 4 days in office, 1 day from home)
Salary up to £60,000 + benefits

A growing, multi-site UK business is looking to appoint a commercially minded Financial Analyst to support its operational cost base and headcount planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part or recently qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or early-career analyst to join a business undergoing transformation, where you'll play a key role in improving reporting, driving insight, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider business, you'll take ownership of opex and headcount reporting, helping to shape budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

This role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and a clear pathway into commercial finance / FP&A.

Key Responsibilities
* Monthly reporting and analysis of operational expenditure and headcount
* Partnering with budget holders to track performance vs budget
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
* Delivering insights into cost drivers and performance trends
* Assisting with month-end close activities where required
* Supporting process improvements and automation initiatives
* Producing ad-hoc analysis and contributing to finance projects

About You
* Part or recently qualified (ACCA/CIMA)
* 2-5 years' experience in a finance or analytical role
* Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling
* Experience with reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP, or similar) advantageous
* Commercially aware with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
* Confident communicator, able to build relationships across the business
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What's on Offer
* Salary up to £60,000
* Hybrid working (4 days office-based in Winnersh Triangle)
* Pension scheme with strong employer contribution
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell)
* Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Why Apply?
* This is a chance to join a business investing in its finance function, where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, systems improvements, and strategic finance activity-ideal for someone looking to step up into a more commercially focused role.

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by David Marchant [email protected]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£50,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum
GBP50000.00 - GBP60000.00 per year

Berkshire

Full Time

Added 24/04/2026
Reference: 258431652_1777047215

Financial Analyst | Berkshire | >60K

Berkshire
Full Time

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