Overview
Finance Analyst Jobs in Reading, England, United Kingdom at Haystack
Title: Finance Analyst
Company: Haystack
Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom
We are working with an emerging investment-backed technology business that is rapidly growing and shaping the future of its industry. This high-impact role offers significant scope to influence business strategy within a dynamic and innovative environment.
The Role
- Establish and lead the finance analytics capability, building robust reporting and performance tracking across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Deliver core FP&A outputs including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support rapid growth and strategic decision-making
- Partner directly with senior leadership and investors, providing clear, actionable insights to inform business performance and funding decisions
- Analyse capital expenditure and investment cases, supporting prioritisation and return-focused decision-making
- Operate as a key member of a lean finance team, providing ad hoc analysis, improving processes, and driving financial visibility
What You'll Need
- ACA qualified from a Big 4 firm, with subsequent experience in a commercial or analytical role
- Proven ability to step into fast-paced, high-growth environments and deliver impact quickly
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capability across FP&A, reporting, and performance insight
- Highly proactive and adaptable, with the confidence to operate autonomously and shape a role in an evolving business
What's On Offer
- Significant scope to influence business strategy and build a new analytics function
- Flexibility to mould the position around individual strengths
- Potential for this temporary contract to turn permanent
Apply via Haystack today!
