Interim Senior Finance Analyst

Based: Chelmsford (4 days in office)Day rate: £300-£350 Contract length: 3-6 months

Hamilton Woods are currently supporting a well-established organisation in the appointment of an Interim Senior Finance Analyst to join their Brentwood-based finance team.

This is a high-profile role within a commercially focused environment, offering the opportunity to support senior stakeholders and contribute to key financial and strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering robust financial analysis and insight to support business performance and planning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process

• Producing accurate and timely financial analysis and performance reports

• Partnering with operational stakeholders to provide commercial insight

• Analysing cost performance, margins and key variances

• Supporting month-end close and reporting activities

• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and business planning

• Providing ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - essential

• Demonstrable experience within a commercial finance or FP&A role

• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills

• Proven ability to operate within a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Competitive day rate (£300-£350 per day, inside IR35)

• Immediate start opportunity

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making

• Strong likelihood of extension

If you are immediately available or available at short notice and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please get in touch: