Finance Analyst - Pontoon : Job Details

Job Title: Finance AnalystLocation: Warwick (Hybrid - 2 days in-office per week)Day Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)Contract Length: 2 Months (potential to extend)

Are you ready to make a real impact in the energy sector? Join us as a Finance Analyst and help drive our mission towards a cleaner, greener energy future! We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to be part of our Electricity Transmission (ET) Finance team, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting business partnering activities within the Safety, Health, Environment & Communities (SHEC) and Network Operations & Intelligence (NOI) teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide insights into key financial metrics to enhance understanding of business performance.
• Manage and develop quarterly rolling forecasts for your designated business area.
• Analyse and propose solutions to complex commercial scenarios, balancing risks and strategic commitments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster business improvements.
• Act as the bridge between the business and Finance, ensuring effective collaboration and outcomes.
• Apply your analytical skills and creativity to solve problems, navigating ambiguity with ease.
• Respond proactively to ad hoc requests, demonstrating your ability to prioritise effectively.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with experience in planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate financial insights clearly.
• A collaborative spirit, with the ability to influence and iterate in a matrix environment.
• Strong attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset as a self-starter.
• Proficiency in synthesising large datasets and pressure-testing analyses to inform decisions.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SAP, SAC, Alteryx, and PowerBI is a plus.
• Background in financial modelling, data consolidation, and analysis using MS Excel.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.