We are looking for a Finance Analyst to support a high-performing Technology function within a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
This opportunity is ideal for a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with non-finance stakeholders, challenging costs, and supporting investment decisions across a large operational function. The role offers broad exposure across financial control, forecasting, business partnering, and project investment analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
* Support the monthly close process, including journal postings, reconciliations, variance investigations, and balance sheet reviews.
* Ensure accurate accounting treatment of operational and project-related expenditure, including capitalisation where appropriate.
* Assist in maintaining robust financial controls across Technology-related costs.
Performance Analysis
* Prepare monthly and year-to-date performance reporting with clear commentary and insight for senior stakeholders.
* Analyse trends, variances, and key drivers impacting operational and investment spend.
* Provide reporting to support management accounts and leadership updates.
Business Partnering
* Work closely with Technology and operational teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities across both opex and capex.
* Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to improve financial understanding and cost visibility.
* Support decision-making by providing financial insight and challenge where required.
Investment & Project Support
* Partner with stakeholders to review investment proposals and project business cases.
* Ensure appropriate financial treatment and tracking of project expenditure.
* Support governance and reporting around strategic investments and ongoing initiatives.
Ad Hoc Analysis
* Conduct detailed analysis on operational and project-related spend to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.
* Deliver actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
* Support wider finance initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
* Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
* Proactive, inquisitive, organised, and adaptable approach.
Preferred
* 1–2 years’ experience in a Finance Analyst or similar commercial finance role.
* Degree or strong academic background in a science, mathematics, finance, or analytical discipline.
* Experience extracting meaningful insights and recommendations from complex financial data.
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to develop within a collaborative and commercially focused finance team.
* Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic investment activity.
* Hybrid and flexible working environment.
* Competitive bonus and pension arrangements.
* Employee discount and lifestyle benefits.
* Health and wellbeing support programmes, including employee assistance and family support initiatives.
* Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities.