Job Details

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Reports To: Finance Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Location: Lincoln

This Financial Analyst role reports to the Finance Manager and plays a key part in financial planning and analysis within a fast-paced commercial environment. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and delivering clear, data-driven insights to support effective business decision-making. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to challenge assumptions and improve financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process with budget holders and key business partners
• Partner with stakeholders to support, challenge, and refine financial assumptions
• Deliver regular reforecasts, clearly explaining variances against budget, prior forecasts, and year-on-year performance
• Manage and maintain planning scenarios within the finance system to ensure consistency and control
• Produce high-quality management reports and financial insights for senior leadership
• Develop, maintain, and share dashboards and KPIs to support decision-making across the business
• Support the effective use of financial systems and reporting tools, driving continuous improvement in financial reporting

Key Performance Indicators:

• Forecast accuracy versus actual results
• Timely delivery of budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts
• Quality, relevance, and clarity of financial insight provided to leadership
• Engagement with and use of financial reports and dashboards

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial analysis, modelling, and scenario planning
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy

Desirable:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central and/or Power BI (not essential)
• Sector experience (e.g. agriculture, manufacturing, or similar commercial environments)
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills

What we're looking for:

• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-focused
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with a positive, professional approach
• High levels of integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Adaptable, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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