Spencer Ogden are assisting our client in contracting a Finance Analyst based in Stafford, UK. They have 120 years of experience in the UK, with more than 30% of the UK's electricity generation through its equipment. The Finance Analyst analyses financial data to provide insights and recommendations that support decision making and improve financial performance. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with month-end closing, journal entries, and data reconciliation. • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial management reports alongside KPI dashboards. • Analyse discrepancies between actual costs and budgeted figures, investigating significant deviations. • Assist in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. • Assist in creating routine and ad hoc reports as needed. • Maintain accuracy of financial databases and ERP systems. • Collaborate with non-finance departments to explain financial results and support operational decision-making. • Help to identify any non-value added work and standardize processes within the finance function. • Ensure compliance with internal control and procedures to minimize business risk at site level • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of finance systems (e.g., SAP, ERP systems). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Experience in financial analysis or related roles. Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.