Job Description
Finance Analyst (6 Month FTC) | Dartford | £55k - £75k pro rata
Cobb & Jones Recruitment are exclusively recruiting a Finance Analyst on a 6 Month FTC to work for a large, Global company based near Dartford.
The Company:
This industry-leading organisation operates on a global scale, delivering complex, high-value programmes across sectors with impact. As they continue to innovate and grow, they’re building a new Strategic Programmes function to streamline operations and drive excellence across continents. This is a company where agility meets purpose - where collaboration, personal growth, and forward-thinking are woven into the culture.
Why Join?
* High-Impact Role: Be instrumental in setting up critical financial infrastructure and processes that will shape group-wide decision-making.
* Collaborative Culture: Work side-by-side with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across borders.
* Growth & Innovation: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values new thinking, encourages creativity, and rewards initiative.
* International Scope: Gain exposure to international operations, with particular alignment between the UK and Australian hubs.
* Flexible Environment: Join a business that embraces adaptability and empowers its people to drive meaningful change.
Responsibilities:
* Establish and manage monthly reporting, forecasting, and financial governance frameworks
* Partner closely with Strategic Programme leadership and overhead function heads
* Analyse financial data to uncover performance insights and improvement opportunities
* Build financial models to evaluate scenarios and support key decision-making
* Ensure accurate accounting treatment of operating costs and capital expenditures
* Draft and document processes to support financial control and compliance
* Provide senior-level financial insights to support group consolidation
Profile:
* Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong academic background and a knack for simplifying complex financial concepts.
* You thrive in environments of change and bring a proactive, collaborative spirit to everything you do.
* Analytical and creative, with the confidence to work independently and the communication skills to influence at senior levels.
* Experience in liquidity management, forecasting, and financial reporting
* Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
* Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Python, or automation tools is a plus
* Prior exposure to engineering or construction sectors is considered desirable
On Offer:
* £55k - £75k basic salary
* Car allowance
* 6 Month FTC