Finance Analyst

MS Companies

. Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support effective decision-making .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeSalford • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial reporting and analysis capabilities, with a focus on maintaining financial controls and delivering accurate financial information. Proficient in using data to provide insights and recommendations while fostering collaboration across finance and business teams.

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Financial ReportingReconciliationsFinancial ControlsStrong Excel SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingReconciliationsFinancial ControlsMonth-End ProcessesData Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeFinancial Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Part-Qualified AccountantACCACIMAACA

Industry Keywords

Financial AnalysisContinuous ImprovementDecision-MakingVariance Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support effective decision-making
Use data to challenge assumptions, uncover opportunities, and provide commentary and recommendations
Maintain a strong financial control environment
Support reconciliations and investigate variances
Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and appropriately supported
Partner with colleagues across Finance and the wider business
Resolve queries and communicate financial information clearly
Build strong working relationships
Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, improving efficiency, and strengthening Finance outputs
Participate in a structured interview, practical finance-based exercise and collaborative group task at the assessment centre

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part-qualified accountant working towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with a commitment to progressing your professional qualification
Previous experience within a finance or accounting environment, with exposure to areas such as financial reporting, reconciliations, financial controls or month-end processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to work with financial data, identify trends and turn information into meaningful insight
Strong Excel skills, alongside confidence using Microsoft Office and financial systems
A confident and effective communicator, able to build relationships with different business partners, explain financial information clearly and work collaboratively across teams
Ability to attend the in-person assessment centre at the Salford Quays office on Thursday 19th November

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you
Full study support for CIMA, ACCA or ACA
Hybrid working arrangement