Finance Analyst
Permanent - Full Time Competitive SalaryJob Overview
We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our FP&A team and support financial planning, forecasting, and decision‑making across the business.
This role is well‑suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business, developing their technical and commercial skills, and contributing to key finance deliverables in a small, growing team. The Finance Analyst will work in partnership with the Finance Business Partner and FP&A Controller, supporting core planning cycles while developing broader FP&A capability over time.
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
This role is well‑suited to someone who enjoys working closely with the business, developing their technical and commercial skills, and contributing to key finance deliverables in a small, growing team. The Finance Analyst will work in partnership with the Finance Business Partner and FP&A Controller, supporting core planning cycles while developing broader FP&A capability over time.
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.
In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!
In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long‑term financial plans
- Assist in gathering, validating, and challenging financial inputs from budget holders
- Maintain and update forecasting models, assumptions, and design drivers
- Support monthly forecasting cycles and contributions to Board‑level reporting
Management Reporting & Performance Insight
- Produce timely and accurate management information
- Support variance analysis, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Prepare clear commentary and analysis to support decision‑making
- Assist with the development and improvement of dashboards and reporting tools
Cost & Profitability Analysis
- Support analysis of cost structures and cost allocation methodologies
- Help ensure allocation bases are documented, understood, and consistently applied
- Assist with reviews of cost drivers and recharging models
- Contribute to identifying cost efficiency opportunities with stakeholders
Decision Support & Commercial Analysis
- Support the development and review of financial models
- Assist with the evaluation of new opportunities and business cases
- Contribute to value chain and segmental profitability analysis
Business Partnering
- Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to support operational and functional teams
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support planning and decision‑making
- Develop confidence in communicating with non‑finance stakeholders
Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
- Support improvements to FP&A models, tools, and processes
- Contribute to finance system developments and data quality initiatives
- Assist with analysis of technology‑related or cloud costs where relevant
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or management accounting
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
- Advanced Excel capability (Power BI or similar tools desirable)
- Ability to interpret data and communicate insight clearly
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or final stages of qualifying.
Desirable
- Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Exposure to finance transformation or system implementation projects
- Experience in a software, technology, or services‑based environment.
- Knowledge of cloud hosting.