Finance Analyst

at  Sewell Wallis

Sewell Wallis are working on a brilliant and progressive role with a client of ours who are based in the Harrogate area. They are looking for an experienced Data/ Finance Analyst to join them due to growth.
The business has gone through considerable change over the last 12-18 months and as a result, they have newly created this role to work closely with the Business Development and Commercial teams.
As the successful person will be working closely with the finance team, to be considered you must have strong excel skills and have proven experience of communicating and working with people of all levels; this role involves communicating with internal and external stakeholders, board members and various team managers.
A good understanding of finance as a function - either working experience or via study (a finance degree) - would also be beneficial!

WHAT SKILLS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Excellent attention to detail with an analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to analyse and interpret large volumes of information.
• Strong Excel skills; SUMIFs and the ability to create own formulas.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of core business processes.

• Provide and support market intelligence for relevant sectors.
• Prepare and analyse historic financial information.
• Lead and support various commercial projects.
• Identify cost saving opportunities to be implemented in financial modelling.
• Assist with client query resolution.
• Collaborate with the Sales team.
• Provide financial support and analysis to the wider team as required.
• Suggest and support process improvements.