Finance Analyst

As a Finance Analyst you will examine financial data and use findings to help make wider business and strategy decisions.  Finance analysts are used within a wide variety of businesses to analyse specific data for example costs per head, treasury, pricing and KPIs.

Having awareness of current developments in the field will be essential to clearly determine where the strengths and weaknesses of the business lie.

You will possess strong quantitative skills and expert financial analysis and problem solving abilities. You will need to understand the finance reports and possess the communication skills necessary to report findings clearly, concisely and persuasively.  

Key qualifications for a Finance Analyst would be ACCA, ACA or CIMA

FINANCIAL ANALYST KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Deliver dynamic and flexible finance reports
  • Maintain and analyse tracking tools in accordance to the latest financial data
  • Analyse monthly forecasts and utilise when budgeting
  • Working collaboratively with other teams and departments
  • Collect data and insights to resolve business issues and drive better decision making leading to continuous improvement.

Cardiff

Cardiff is the thriving capital of Wales and one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, combining a vibrant economy with an outstanding quality of life. As the commercial and cultural hub of Wales, Cardiff has become a magnet for professionals seeking new opportunities, with its strong job market and affordable cost of living making it an attractive alternative to larger UK cities.

The city is home to a diverse range of industries, from established legal and financial services firms to the fast-growing fintech, technology, and creative sectors. Major employers have increasingly chosen Cardiff as their base thanks to its skilled workforce, excellent transport links, and reputation for innovation. Whether it’s multinational corporations in the city centre or ambitious start-ups across neighbourhoods like Pontcanna, or areas like Cardiff Bay, opportunities here are wide-ranging and on the rise.

Outside of work, Cardiff offers a lifestyle that blends city living with easy access to nature. Residents enjoy world-class sport, music, and cultural events at the Principality Stadium and Wales Millennium Centre, alongside independent restaurants, cafes, and shops that give the city its unique character. Just a short journey away, you’ll find the coast, the Brecon Beacons, and beautiful countryside, making it easy to balance work with wellbeing. For professionals and families alike, Cardiff delivers the perfect mix of career growth, culture, and community.