Business & Finance Analyst
Location: Musselburgh, Scotland
Salary: £15.96 – £17.44 per hour (£30,784.67 – £33,636.30 pro-rata)
Hours: Part-time | 20 hours per week (across 4 or 5 days)
Department: Head Office
Date Posted: 23 August 2025
Reference: REQ000120
About the Role
We are seeking a Business & Finance Analyst to oversee day-to-day finance functions, manage a small team, and provide high-quality financial and business intelligence reporting for enjoy leisure. This role is key in ensuring accurate monitoring and forecasting of organisational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Prepare and post month-end journals
- Reconcile payroll data and balance sheet accounts
- Support VAT return preparation
- Produce monthly reports with commentary on results, forecasts, and risks
- Manage two Finance Assistants (Sales & Purchase Ledger)
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc analysis
Business Reporting
- Build and maintain a directory of accessible reports
- Investigate and resolve financial/system discrepancies
- Approve membership direct debit runs and post transactions
- Conduct benchmarking and recommend system improvements
- Lead system upgrades and develop policies
Other Duties
- Support statutory accounts and audit preparation
- Deliver training to colleagues on finance systems and reporting
- Deputise for Head of Finance & Systems when required
- Promote enjoy’s values and continuous improvement culture
Qualifications
Essential
- ‘Higher’, NC or SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience)
- Part-qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) and working towards full qualification
- Basic Disclosure
Desirable
- Fully qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a financial environment
- Business intelligence report design and delivery
- Customer service background
- Collaborative team experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Technology One accounting software
- Knowledge of Legend Leisure Management System
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (especially Excel)
- Ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- Strong presentation and communication skills
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications should be made via the enjoy leisure careers page or sent directly to the HR team. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
