Position Description:
At CGI, you’ll help drive confident decision-making that underpins the success of complex programmes and long-term client partnerships. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you’ll provide clear, trusted financial insight across a high-value sector, working closely with senior leaders to shape outcomes and support sustainable growth. You’ll be empowered to take ownership, apply creativity to problem-solving, and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive environment.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role, you will deliver accurate, timely financial analysis across a portfolio of projects within a sector generating circa £80m in annual revenue. Partnering with Directors, Sector VPs and project teams, you’ll ensure strong forecasting, robust controls and clear financial visibility. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll also mentor a Finance Analyst and support smooth month-end delivery.
•Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions
•Review forecasts and ensure accurate revenue recognition
•Support commercial decisions and contract accounting
•Produce clear management reporting and insights
•Support audits, bids and continuous improvement initiatives
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
You’ll be a qualified or near-qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience supporting projects or services-led environments. You’ll be confident engaging with stakeholders and translating data into meaningful insight.
•ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified
•Experience operating as a Senior Finance Analyst
•Strong financial analysis and accounting knowledge
•Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
•Clear, confident communication skills
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Skills:
1. Finance & Accounting