Here at Howdens, a leading FTSE100 firm, we are looking for a Finance Analyst to join us at our office in Croxley Park, Watford. Within this varied role you will be responsible for the collection, processing and analysis of financial data to provide relevant information to the business when forecasting and analysing company expenditure in relation to sales and costs.What will I be doing as Finance Analyst? Working closely with the Head of Finance to determine business performance and opportunities whilst undertaking analysis.Provide support to Operational staff on their forecasting, use of the CRM system, and both customer and financial informationRun, update and analyse regular reports that are to be provided to various stakeholdersUnderstanding of our CRM system, to be able to provide full support to all sales staffFull start to finish control of Payment Application process working with credit control, depots, and contracts staff to pull together application to send to customers.Improving awareness of reports available and potential messages from them.Undertaking projects and analysis to support business users, looking at opportunities for market growth and margin improvement.What we need from you?Part Qualified - either CIMA or ACCA with desire to work towards full qualificationExcellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the businessStrong influencing and coaching abilities to support collaboration and knowledge sharingSkilled at