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Senior Finance Analyst Bolton | Hybrid Working | Up to £55,000 plus excellent benefitsSenior Finance Analyst – Large Business with brilliant reputation We’re proud to be working with a large, well known brand near Bolton as they look to hire a talented Senior Finance Analyst to join their collaborative finance team. Reporting to FP&A Manager, this role plays a key part in shaping strategic decisions through high-quality financial insight. The role You’ll deliver the organisation’s financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis processes, working closely with enior stakeholders and Senior Finance Business Partners across the business. Your work will help optimise resource allocation, measure performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Key responsibilities: • Support long-term financial plans and act as a trusted business partner, • Build and maintain predictive, driver-based financial models, • Produce and analyse KPIs to monitor performance against goals, • Communicate actionable insights using Power BI, clear visualisations, and narrative, • Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies, • Enhance financial systems, processes, and analytical tools, • Optimise financial data and reporting for accuracy and efficiency, • Contribut...

Role: Senior P2P Analyst Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 Per Anum About the Role We are recruiting for a Senior P2P Finance Analyst to join a growing transactional finance function within a large international organisation operating in the logistics and supply chain sector. This role will take ownership of the Procure to Pay function within the Transactional Finance team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier payments across multiple entities. You will play a key role in overseeing supplier reconciliations, resolving complex queries, and ensuring strong controls and compliance across the payables process. As a senior member of the team, you will lead a group of P2P Analysts and Administrators, supporting their development while driving high standards of service delivery to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys leadership responsibility, thrives in a high-volume transactional environment, and is motivated by improving processes and strengthening financial controls. Key Responsibilities for the Role: • Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Procure to Pay function, ensuring supplier payments are accurate and processed on time across multiple entities, • Oversee supplier statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies or complex vendor queries, • Manage and support a team of P2P Analysts and Administrators, providing guidance on escalations and complex issues, • Review aged items, reconciling balances and subledger risks to maintain strong financial control, • Support the month end process, including input into accruals and ensuring the completeness of payables data, • Build strong working relationships with internal teams and suppliers to improve query resolution and on time payments, • Assist with monthly reporting and performance reviews across the P2P function, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies within the payables operation, • Minimum 5 years' experience within a P2P, Accounts Payable or transactional finance role, • Previous experience supervising or leading a team within a finance environment, • Strong supplier reconciliation and query resolution experience, • Experience working in high volume transactional environments, • Strong understanding of P2P processes and financial controls, • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP (R3 or S/4 preferred), • Experience managing Direct Debits and complex supplier queries To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. xrnqpay If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.

Global Compensation Analyst Contract: full-time, permanent Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Salary: £50K - £55K per annum +annual bonus Hours: Mon-Fri, with flexibility) Location: Manchester City Centre (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) Interview: 3 stages (1 virtual, 2 F2F) Keywords: compensation analysis, market data, salary surveys, human capital, benefits administration, equity and competitiveness, regulatory compliance, hybrid working An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Global Compensation Analyst to join a world-renowned law firm in Manchester, offering a highly competitive salary of £50K - £55K per annum. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment that values respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As part of the Human Capital team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping compensation strategies that ensure fairness and market alignment across a global workforce. The organisation is committed to supporting your professional growth with comprehensive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and access to inclusive affinity groups that foster a sense of belonging. What you'll do: As a Global Compensation Analyst based in Manchester, you will be instrumental in ensuring that the organisation's pay practices remain fair, competitive, and compliant with evolving regulations. Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting comprehensive analyses of job roles, benchmarking salaries against market data, participating in industry surveys, and providing actionable recommendations that influence key business decisions. You will act as a trusted advisor on all matters related to staff compensation-working collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional teams. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also strong interpersonal skills; you will need to communicate complex findings clearly while building positive relationships at every level of the firm. • Conduct thorough job analyses for both existing and new roles to determine appropriate salary levels in line with internal guidelines and prevailing market conditions., • Provide detailed compensation analysis at multiple levels-including person-to-person, job-to-job, office-to-office, and firm-to-market-to maintain equity and competitiveness across the organisation., • Stay informed about available compensation surveys and market research tools, regularly reviewing their relevance for ongoing analysis and decision-making., • Monitor all compensation-related regulations closely to help ensure full compliance with current policies and processes within the organisation., • Participate actively in salary surveys by gathering relevant data and analysing results to assess the company's position relative to the broader market., • Serve as a central point of contact for staff compensation matters, offering expert guidance under the direction of senior management., • Utilise market data effectively to provide tailored compensation recommendations for individual positions across various departments., • Identify comparable roles within different industries to make informed recommendations for unique or hard-to-fill positions. What you bring: To excel as a Global Compensation Analyst, you will bring proven experience from roles involving compensation administration or financial analysis within sizeable organisations. Your background should include exposure to accounting principles such as budgeting and variance analysis alongside deep familiarity with best practices in rewards management. Interpersonal sensitivity is essential; you must be able to build rapport quickly with stakeholders at all levels while communicating complex concepts clearly. A relevant academic background-preferably supported by professional certifications-will underpin your technical capabilities. Your analytical mindset enables you to navigate large volumes of data efficiently while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. • Comprehensive understanding of compensation and benefits practices gained through hands-on experience within human resources or financial analysis functions., • Well-developed interpersonal skills enabling you to interact professionally with individuals at all organisational levels while fostering trust and cooperation., • A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification ideally focused on human resources, finance, or a related discipline provides a solid foundation for success in this role., • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification is highly desirable as it demonstrates advanced expertise in compensation management methodologies., • Proven experience administering compensation programmes or conducting financial analysis within large organisations enhances your ability to deliver impactful results., • Strong analytical abilities allow you to interpret complex data sets accurately and translate findings into practical recommendations for leadership teams., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills ensure clarity when presenting information or collaborating with colleagues across departments. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in the legal sector globally-renowned for its unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and mutual respect. Employees benefit from an outstanding total rewards package that recognises both individual contributions and collective achievements through generous bonuses. Comprehensive health coverage-including group income protection and life assurance-ensures peace of mind for you and your loved ones. The company's pension plan supports long-term financial security while wellness programmes promote holistic wellbeing. Employee discounts add extra value day-to-day. xrnqpay What's next: If you are ready to take your career forward with an influential role that makes a real difference on a global scale, apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to receiving your application. 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A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Bolton seeks a Financial Analyst. The role involves managing operating costs and providing financial reporting and analysis.

To provide effective and efficient support in the management and reporting of operating costs.Key Accountabilities and Measures.Supply Chain, PCT and Centre Operations weekly and period end processing, reporting and analysis.Ownership of Operations Finance Data Metric BI Reporting and Analysis tools

A leading bakery brand in the UK seeks a Finance Analyst to provide comprehensive financial support to the Commercial team.

Please note this is a training course and fees apply* What is the Business Analysis Placement Programme? Our Business Analysis Placement Programme is designed for anyone looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) using education and recruitment support to help you achieve an entry level role or position. This programme does involve a financial contribution from you to fund your qualification, cv review and recruitment support but the long-term rewards will be extremely lucrative. What does a Business Analyst do? A Business Analyst is a problem solver who investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation or business, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. They do this through following a set of guidelines and principles set out within the BCS Business Analysis Diploma certification. To succeed as a business analyst, you should be somebody who enjoys problem solving and analysing, has good administration skills and communicates well in both written and verbal communication. You should be somebody who can work well alone but when needed be able to integrate well into a team. The role will generally include:- * Analysing elements within the business or the whole business * Making evaluations of all available data * Identifying problems and looking at potential improvements * Making a feasibility study in proposed improvements * Present your acquired information within a business case to the company or organisation. * Implement any agreed or necessary changes, to increase the efficiency of the organisation or business. Industry demand for Business Analysts Demand for Business Analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. Business Analysts ensures a business remains relevant and future proofs against changes both foreseen and sudden. All businesses need to make data driven decisions and the demand for analysts has become a key role for any size of business and has become a very lucrative. How we help you get you first role We specialise in working with candidates who wish to start or transition into a Business Analyst career. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which provides a pathway to the most relevant industry recognised certification being the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The diploma comprises of 4 certification courses and a final oral examination signing you off as Business Analyst through the BCS. Study time to complete all of the certifications is recommended at around 90 hours to achieve exam pass level. 2. Once you have successfully passed the 4 required certification exams and the oral exam which make up the diploma, you will be handed over to our recruitment support team. They will then work with you to help rewrite your cv to a professional standard to highlight the skills required by Business Analyst recruiters. In addition, they will also assist in creating a professional LinkedIn profile, interview support, career advice and tailored support such as taking you through mock interviews. 3. Our recruitment advice consultants will work with you to identify the best opportunities available which are suited to you. Their tailored support ensures you only apply for roles where there is a realistic chance of success and help you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, starter roles will be junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role utilising your analytical skills. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. Further study into Project Management certifications can expand the breadth of roles you find available. Finances To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. What next? To get your journey started and check whether you meet the criteria to join the programme, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours assist you