Job: Finance Analyst
Duration: FTC – 12 months
Salary: up to £28k doe
Location: Hybrid with travel to our HO in Northampton each week
Purpose of Role: As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for the development, production, and review of management reports which provide relevant and timely information on the financial performance of the business. This will include, but is not restricted to, the production and review of monthly management accounts, balance sheets (including balance sheet reconciliations), forecasts, and budgets.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts
* Balance sheet reconciliations
* Timely and accurate posting of accounting transactions
* Monthly P&L variance analysis to ensure all transactions are appropriate and substantiated
* Completion of balance sheet reconciliations
* Identification of risks and opportunities
* Supporting with the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting where necessary
* Perform ad-hoc analysis as required
* Collaborate and communicate with other Finance Departments
* Work effectively with different parts of the organisation to achieve common goals
* Keep up to date with organisational changes, financial regulations, and the marketplace
* Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality
* Interact with Internal and External Auditors
Essential Experience:
* Experience in Month-end Accounting
* Balance Sheet experience
* Experience in forecasting and budgeting
* Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Qualifications:
* Part Qualified or Qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
* Will consider QBE with relevant experience
Experience Desirable:
* Knowledge of US GAAP
Personal Attributes:
* Effective communicator
* Highly motivated and driven, achieving positive impact and meeting deadlines
* Ability to build trust and develop cohesive teams – strong empathy, clear expectations, and fair-minded
* High energy and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - calm approach and ‘can-do’ attitude
* Encourages colleagues to realise their potential and empowers high performers
* Able to use data and numerical detail effectively to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive quality
* Ability to travel within the UK; flexibility to work at home or from a regional office as required, with overnight stays as necessary
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