Job Description:

Are you highly skilled in Excel, naturally analytical and someone who takes real pride in getting the detail right?

We are working with a well-established and growing organisation on the outskirts of Reading that is looking for an experienced Analyst to join their team.

This would suit someone with around 10 years' experience who enjoys working with data, financial models and Excel, and is looking for a stable, long-term position where they can use their expertise without necessarily wanting the pressure of management or career progression.

You will be highly organised, methodical and detail-focused, with the confidence to question figures, spot inconsistencies and make sure the numbers make commercial sense.

• Assess financial risks, opportunities, and the impact of business strategies
• Review cost inputs provided by Operations and Sales, sense checking and providing feedback
• Engage in bid pricing and summarising key financial metrics to enable deal approval

• Process contract variations in accordance with laid down commercial parameters and seeking formal approval
• Contract and Reporting Support
• Suport financial reporting of long-term contracts both internally and externally
• Update financial models to reflect contract variations and revised business plans
• Collaborate with multiple departments to gather data and ensure model accuracy

• Maintain, and improve advanced Excel-based financial models, ensuring they are robust, auditable, and user-friendly
• Manage multi-year Excel financial models to support long-term planning
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial models, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Gather inputs for Financial Modelling, maintaining records and audit trails
• Manage day to day Team requests.

• Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• Approach all work with a disciplined, analytical mindset, always asking whether outputs make commercial sense
• Question assumptions with confidence, push back where necessary and engage stakeholders in a professional fact based manner

• Around 5-10 years' experience in a analytical or finance related role
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, modelling, data manipulation)
• An interest in commercial finance and business strategy
• Understanding of key financial concepts (e.g., discounted cash flow, IRR, NPV)
• A numerical, analytical, and inquisitive mindset
• Strong communication skills - able to present complex data clearly

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Electric car scheme
• Clear career progression and development opportunities