Interim Finance Analyst

Slough / Hybrid | Interim Contract

Recruitment by Northreach on behalf of our client, a leading financial services business

Northreach is supporting our client, a highly respected financial services organisation based in Slough, in their search for an Interim Finance Analyst.

This role will play a key part in providing accurate, timely, and insightful management information to support decision-making across the business.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for producing regular and ad-hoc reports, delivering data-driven insights, and supporting in-depth KPI analysis. Alongside maintaining existing reporting structures, you’ll also help to improve processes for greater accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly management information reports
• Support ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests from stakeholders
• Monitor performance metrics and provide analysis to aid decision-making
• Update quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
• Work on process improvements in reporting and analysis

About You

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, commercially aware team player with strong analytical capabilities and the confidence to challenge and collaborate across teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills
• Good knowledge of Power BI and Power Query (advantageous)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Key Attributes

• Analytical mindset – able to distil insights from complex data
• Organised – plans effectively to meet deadlines
• Clear communicator – able to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Detail-oriented – rigorous in ensuring accuracy and clarity of analysis
• Team player – collaborates effectively across departments