Careers with learndirect Senior Finance Analyst
Through education, people can transform their lives and reach career goals. learndirect has been empowering individuals to reach the height of their potential for many years, with a forward-thinking digital approach. As the UK’s leading online learning provider, we have helped millions of learners gain qualifications that have led to exciting careers. Our work is to empower, inspire, and transform lives through flexible education made accessible to all. Through partnerships with industry-leading providers in multiple sectors, learndirect has helped more than 4.5 million learners get the qualifications they need. With rapid expansion well underway, you could become a part of the online solution to educational needs. Job Purpose: The Senior Finance Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for our organisation. This position requires a combination of technical proficiency, analytical skills, and effective communication to contribute to the financial health and strategic decision-making of the company. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Collaborate as a Business Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, analyse, and interpret financial data. Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decision-making. Develop and maintain financial spreadsheet models to aid in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights to improve financial performance. Support the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Assist in the implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes. Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations for performance improvement. Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices in financial reporting. What we are looking for in you: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. Proactive and able to take initiative. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Time management and organizational skills. Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or reporting
- essential Experience with financial spreadsheet modelling and forecasting
- essential Familiarity with accounting principles and financial regulations
- essential Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
- essential Experience in a group or corporate finance role
- desirable Exposure to ERP systems
- desirable Previous experience in a similar industry
- desirable Why work with Us? Complete a funded course of your choice after your probation period. Excellent holiday allowance plus bank holidays – to include one extra day’s holiday for your birthday / appreciation day. £50 Amazon thank you Voucher for your birthday. Company pension scheme. Refer a friend scheme. Inclusive culture and positive working environment. Staff social events. The salary range for this role will depend on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, always looking for the right talent based on merit for every position. learndirect believes passionately in including all employees equally in the learndirect culture and mission. We actively encourage diversity of thought and champion our talented individuals. Proposition:
Empowering people to reach their potential. Our Mission:
Removing barriers (time, tech, cost) to enable a ‘learning lifestyle’. Our Vision:
To create the modern approach to learning. Our Values:
Working with PACE we strive to be: Passionate:
We show pride, enthusiasm, and dedication in everything that we do, for our learners, our customers, ourselves, and each other. Agile:
We positively embrace and respond quickly to change through a flexible, proactive workforce that seizes opportunities. Courageous:
We challenge the norm, creating continuous business improvement and opportunities through entrepreneurial thinking balanced with a sound commercial approach. Empowering:
We trust and inspire people to do their best and believe in themselves. We are open to a diversity of ideas, approaches, and points of view.
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Through education, people can transform their lives and reach career goals. learndirect has been empowering individuals to reach the height of their potential for many years, with a forward-thinking digital approach. As the UK’s leading online learning provider, we have helped millions of learners gain qualifications that have led to exciting careers. Our work is to empower, inspire, and transform lives through flexible education made accessible to all. Through partnerships with industry-leading providers in multiple sectors, learndirect has helped more than 4.5 million learners get the qualifications they need. With rapid expansion well underway, you could become a part of the online solution to educational needs. Job Purpose: The Senior Finance Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for our organisation. This position requires a combination of technical proficiency, analytical skills, and effective communication to contribute to the financial health and strategic decision-making of the company. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Collaborate as a Business Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, analyse, and interpret financial data. Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decision-making. Develop and maintain financial spreadsheet models to aid in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights to improve financial performance. Support the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Assist in the implementation and improvement of financial systems and processes. Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations for performance improvement. Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices in financial reporting. What we are looking for in you: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. Proactive and able to take initiative. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Time management and organizational skills. Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or reporting
- essential Experience with financial spreadsheet modelling and forecasting
- essential Familiarity with accounting principles and financial regulations
- essential Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
- essential Experience in a group or corporate finance role
- desirable Exposure to ERP systems
- desirable Previous experience in a similar industry
- desirable Why work with Us? Complete a funded course of your choice after your probation period. Excellent holiday allowance plus bank holidays – to include one extra day’s holiday for your birthday / appreciation day. £50 Amazon thank you Voucher for your birthday. Company pension scheme. Refer a friend scheme. Inclusive culture and positive working environment. Staff social events. The salary range for this role will depend on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, always looking for the right talent based on merit for every position. learndirect believes passionately in including all employees equally in the learndirect culture and mission. We actively encourage diversity of thought and champion our talented individuals. Proposition:
Empowering people to reach their potential. Our Mission:
Removing barriers (time, tech, cost) to enable a ‘learning lifestyle’. Our Vision:
To create the modern approach to learning. Our Values:
Working with PACE we strive to be: Passionate:
We show pride, enthusiasm, and dedication in everything that we do, for our learners, our customers, ourselves, and each other. Agile:
We positively embrace and respond quickly to change through a flexible, proactive workforce that seizes opportunities. Courageous:
We challenge the norm, creating continuous business improvement and opportunities through entrepreneurial thinking balanced with a sound commercial approach. Empowering:
We trust and inspire people to do their best and believe in themselves. We are open to a diversity of ideas, approaches, and points of view.
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