Job Description
Our client, a leading international logistics business, is now seeking a Junior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join their growing Finance function—an ideal role for someone early in their finance career who is analytically driven, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a fast‑paced, multinational environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Financial Analysis & Reporting
* Support monthly management reporting cycles
* Assist in preparing management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
* Conduct cost, overhead and departmental budget analysis to support commercial decision‑making
* Provide accurate analysis for global reporting across UK, USA and India entities
* FX (Foreign Exchange) Analysis
o Monitor FX movements and assess their impact on business performance
o Support hedging analysis and FX forecasting activities
o Assist the Financial Controller with FX exposure reporting
* General Ledger & Month-End Support
o Perform accurate nominal and GL postings across multiple entities
o Assist with monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journal preparation
o Help maintain integrity of financial data within the ERP system
* Audit & Compliance
o Prepare schedules, reconciliations and documentation for internal and external audits
o Support statutory filing processes across UK, US and India
o Maintain strong internal controls across all processes
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration
o Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement and International Finance teams
o Assist with ad‑hoc modelling, forecasting and business case analysis
o Contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
What You’ll Bring
* Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
* Solid understanding of accounting principles (journals, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis)
* Confident Excel user (lookups, pivots, basic modelling)
* Clear and confident communication skills, able to present findings effectively
* Ability to manage deadlines and work across time zones
* Proactive, curious and eager to learn
Experience & Qualifications
* Studying towards CIMA / ACCA (desirable, not essential)
* Prior experience in finance (AP/AR/GL/analysis)—but open to graduates with placement experience
* Experience working in a multinational environment is advantageous
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