Role: Finance Analyst
Location: Hybrid with travel to our offices in London and Northampton
Type: Full Time / Monday to Friday / 37.50 hours per week
Salary: £doe
Closing Date: 31/5/25 or when a candidate is hired
Job Description
As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for developing, producing, and reviewing management reports that provide relevant and timely information on the financial performance of the business. This includes, but is not limited to, the production and review of monthly management accounts, balance sheets (including reconciliations), forecasts, and budgets. You will also support client billing, salary sacrifice reporting, and client reporting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Timely and accurate posting of accounting transactions
2. Building strong relationships with Client Relations and other key stakeholders
3. Monthly P&L variance analysis to ensure transaction appropriateness and substantiation
4. Ensuring accurate billing and reporting to clients to maintain strong partnerships
5. Supporting the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting
6. Explaining complex financial information to non-financial colleagues and supporting them with finance queries
7. Keeping up to date with organisational changes, financial regulation updates, and market trends
8. Completing balance sheet reconciliations for relevant areas
9. Responding appropriately to confidential issues
10. Performing ad hoc analysis as required
11. Interacting with internal and external auditors
Essential Experience and Qualifications
* Experience in month-end accounting
* Balance sheet experience
* Part-qualified or qualified (AAT or equivalent)
Bright Horizons is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments. Due to sector requirements, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and some roles may require specific legal qualifications, which will be specified in the advert.
We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com, and we will be happy to help.
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