Finance Analyst
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£38,000 – £40,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£45,800
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £40,000.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £36,700 Clears | £41,200 Misses | £45,800 Misses |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Misses | £49,200 Misses |
3544 Data analysts Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is a 12 month fixed term Finance Analyst role for a business in central Leicester, suitable for a part qualified candidate with prior experience working in an Analytical role with large data sets.
Client Details
My client is a large and highly respected organisation based in central Leicester offering 3 days home working per week.Description
- The Finance Analyst's duties will include but are not limited to:
- Analyse large volumes of billing data.
- Produce detailed cost, consumption and trend analysis at scheme and portfolio level.
- Develop robust forecasting models and support annual budgeting processes.
- Investigate billing anomalies, data discrepancies and cost recovery opportunities.
- Improve master data, meter records and supplier information.
- Support procurement activity through financial analysis and consumption reporting.
- Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, financial control enhancements and wider utility-focused projects.
Profile
- Hold a part qualification in ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Previous experience within a Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst or Management Accounting role.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling capabilities.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query and large dataset analysis.
- Experience investigating financial variances and identifying root causes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Job Offer
- An immediate start
- 12 month fixed term position
- 3 days home working
- 25 days annual leave + BH
- Other voluntary benefits
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Where this offer sits in the market
Finance and investment analysts and advisers (SOC 2422) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~203k in sample- Offer £38,000–40,000
- Middle half £36,296–68,744
- Median £49,816
- Going rate £45,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,200
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£36,296–68,744), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £45,800 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2422 going rate of £45,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.