Finance Analyst

About The Role

RAC has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our Roadside Operations Finance team, supporting performance across a critical area of the business.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, where you’ll deliver high-quality reporting and insight to support operational and commercial decision-making. Working closely with Finance Business Partners and the wider Operations team, you’ll play a key role in driving cost control, improving data quality, and enhancing reporting processes.

This isn’t just a reporting role, it’s an opportunity to improve how finance supports the business through automation, simplification, and better insight. If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and making an impact, this role offers an excellent next step in your career.

What You’ll Do

Process Improvement \& Delivery

Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and efficiency

Support automation and simplification of existing reporting

Enhance data quality and consistency across outputs

Financial Reporting \& Control

Prepare and deliver accurate reporting across Roadside costs and KPIs

Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and controls

Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with governance standards

Planning, Analysis \& Insight

Analyse cost performance and key operational drivers

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes

Produce clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making

Business Partnering \& Collaboration

Support Finance Business Partners with analysis and reporting

Build effective working relationships with operational stakeholders

Present financial information in a clear and concise manner

What You’ll Bring

Skills, Knowledge \& Experience

Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis

Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx)

Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and processes

Experience in a fast-paced finance environment

Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data clearly

Commercial awareness and interest in operational performance

Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders

Proactive, organised, and focused on continuous improvement

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a finance function in a fast-paced environment

Actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (desirable but not essential)

Location \| Working Pattern \| Salary

This role follows a hybrid model, with required office attendance in our Bescot, Walsall office 2 days per week.

Salary aligned with market and experience.

As a Finance Analyst at RAC, you’ll enjoy benefits that go the extra mile

Earnings That Motivate

Enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our Owning It Together Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a unique opportunity to share in RAC’s future success.

Tools to Drive Your Future

Get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicles) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.

Time Off That Matters

Enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We also support work–life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.

Financial Security \& Perks

Benefit from a pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover of 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long term.

Wellbeing That Works for You

Our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.

Extras That Make a Difference

Access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

Why RAC?

For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We’re also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Eurostaffs rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition and opportunity go hand in hand.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your technical skills, build commercial understanding, and make a real impact in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of finance at RAC!