Temporary Finance Analyst* - Travel & Expenses
£26 - £28 per hour (umbrella) | 3-5 month contract | Leicester (5 days on site)
*actual title is Temporary Finance Coordinator
Gleeson are partnering with a large, fast-paced UK organisation who are seeking a Temporary Finance Analyst to support its Travel & Expenses function during a period of high activity. This role sits within a high-volume environment and requires strong analytical capability, financial control awareness and the confidence to operate with senior stakeholders.
This position is suited to a qualified, part-qualified or QBE finance professional with experience analysing and reporting large volumes of expense data within a sizeable corporate setting.
Key responsibilities
Own and enhance Travel & Expense reporting, MI and KPI packs
Analyse high-volume expense data to identify trends, risks, anomalies and control gaps
Support month-end processes including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting
Partner with the business to provide insight on T&E performance, compliance and cost drivers
Maintain and optimise T&E systems, processes and financial controls
Support carbon reporting requirements linked to travel activity
Deliver clear, actionable insight to stakeholders and respond to ad hoc data requests
Drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting and governance
Requirements
Qualified, part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE finance professional
Background in a large, complex business environment is essential
Proven experience analysing and reporting high volumes of expenses or transactional finance data
Strong Excel/data skills and confidence working with large datasets
Experience with journals, reconciliations and financial controls
Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and challenge where appropriate
Proactive, organised and comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
A hands-on interim opportunity for a commercially minded finance analyst who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight and driving improvements in a high-volume environment.
Please note:
Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 5 days onsite - this is non-negotiable.
CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.
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