About the Role
Whether you’re talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. Our range of products and services need to be commercially viable. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways, and you could too.
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:
1. Producing reports and key financial performance information, such as monthly group management accounts
2. 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.
3. Sharing knowledge and providing guidance, training and development for team members.
4. Assisting the Finance Strategy team with daily tasks including timely analysis and reporting
5. Analysis of financial data and production of management accounting information for the business.
6. 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.
About You
You'll be able to effectively communicate and convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels, this will improve the understanding of key drivers of performance across the larger and more complex projects within the portfolio. Whilst this is about providing financial support, it’s also about building good relationships to maximise business partnering opportunities too.
What you can bring to the role:
7. Part qualified accountant or equivalent
8. Confident, proactive approach with the ability to work independently
9. Microsoft Excel experience at an intermediate level
10. Business Partnering experience