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As the Finance Analyst, you'll report into the Head of Financial Strategy & Planning and work closely with and to support scientific groups, Group Leaders and Project Managers. This is a fixed term contract role for 9 to 12 months.
What you'll be doing:
* Producing reports and key financial performance information, such as monthly group management accounts
* Supporting the periodic forecasts – challenging the quality and integrity of the data and flagging any areas of concern, as well as putting forward possible solutions.
* Sharing knowledge and providing guidance, training and development for team members.
* Assisting the Finance Strategy team with daily tasks including timely analysis and reporting
* Analysis of financial data and production of management accounting information for the business.
* Continuous review of project cost and revenue allocation and escalating as necessary
We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. In this role you can expect to be on site minimum 2 days per week. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the role you do and part of the business you work in.