03rd February, 2025
Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Chelmsford (On-site)
Salary: 60-65K
Are you a finance professional looking for an opportunity to play a key role in financial strategy and performance analysis? As a senior financial analyst, you will be supporting the Financial Controller with all financial activities related to the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Enhance financial management of customer-funded and private venture projects, ensuring robust project accounting.
* Provide insightful analysis of business performance, identifying opportunities for growth and risk management.
* Support financial and commercial decision-making with a focus on profitability and sustainable growth.
* Assist with periodic financial processes, including journals, reconciliations, forecasting, and annual planning.
* Advise and support on bid preparations to ensure accurate financial projections.
* Lead and manage financial projects as required.
* Ensure adherence to financial controls and procedures, including SOX compliance.
About You:
* CIMA or ACCA qualified with at least 4 years of experience.
* Strong finance business partnering experience, ideally within a manufacturing/engineering/technical environment
* Previous experience in accounting within the Defence sector is advantageous.
* Excellent Excel and data analysis skills with experience in ERP systems (preferably SAP HANA S4).
* Able to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* A proactive, continuous improvement mindset, adaptable to a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
* Security Clearance (SC) desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware finance professional to make a real impact in a high-growth, innovative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr