Finance Analyst Location: Basingstoke (Fully Office-Based)Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Systems: Ideally SAP & Power BI, with strong Excel capability Experience: Large,plex business environment essential
About the OrganisationA large organisation with a global footprint is seeking a motivated andmercially minded Finance Analyst to join its Basingstoke office on a 12‑month fixed-term contract. This role sits within a high performing finance team and provides crucial support across reporting, analysis, and business partnering within aplex operational environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys ownership, thrives in a data-driven role, and brings a proactive, problem-solving approach.Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Analysis
1. Deliver end‑to‑end reporting and analysis for designated business areas.
2. Produce accurate and timely monthly management information packs.
3. Supportpletion of Group Controlling reporting packages including Order Intake, Backlog, Sales, and Headcount.
Controlling & Performance Management
4. Track business performance against rolling monthly forecasts (Sales, EBIT, Cash).
5. Identify lead times, project delays, and forecast gaps while partnering with operational teams.
6. Provide data formission calculations and manage the monthly accruals process.
Receivables & Account Reconciliation
7. Manage trade receivables, including reconciliations, payment allocations, and resolution of outstanding queries across business streams.
Transport & Logistics Reporting
8. Act as subject matter expert for Transport BI interfaces, ensuring accurate reporting on transport costs, cancellations, customer recovery, and supplier reconciliations.
9. Manage accruals related to transport and logistics activities.
Business Partnering & Ad‑Hoc Support
10. Provide ad‑hoc analysis to support Finance Business Partners, regional teams, and key stakeholders across the organisation.
Candidate Profile
11. Part qualified or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
12. Strong analytical skillset and experience in similar role, with advanced Excel; SAP and Power BI experience preferred.
13. Background in a large,plex business environment is essential.
14. Confidentmunicator capable of working cross functionally and influencing decisions.
15. Highly organised, detail oriented, and driven to enhance processes and reporting accuracy.