Hybrid Interim Financial Trading Analyst (12‑Month FTC)

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European retail/wholesale company is seeking an Interim Financial Trading Analyst in Belfast for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves producing weekly sales and margin reports, assisting with budget preparation, and supporting trading teams with variance analysis. Candidates should be qualified accountants or working towards it, with strong Excel skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 along with hybrid working and flexible hours are offered.

Benefits

£35,000 – £40,000 base salary

Hybrid working

Flexible start/finish times

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or working towards membership of a professional accounting body.
• Previous experience of margin reporting and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly reports including sales & margin analysis.
• Assist with forecast and budget processes.
• Business partner with trading teams for variance analysis support.

Skills

Qualified accountant or pursuing membership of a professional accountancy body

Experience in margin reporting and variance analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with large data sets

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently and plan workloads

Education

3rd level qualification in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

A leading European retail/wholesale company is seeking an Interim Financial Trading Analyst in Belfast for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves producing weekly sales and margin reports, assisting with budget preparation, and supporting trading teams with variance analysis. Candidates should be qualified accountants or working towards it, with strong Excel skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 along with hybrid working and flexible hours are offered.