Job Description Our client, a leading international logistics business, is now seeking a Junior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join their growing Finance function—an ideal role for someone early in their finance career who is analytically driven, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a fast‑paced, multinational environment. What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Analysis & Reporting Support monthly management reporting cycles Assist in preparing management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Conduct cost, overhead and departmental budget analysis to support commercial decision‑making Provide accurate analysis for global reporting across UK, USA and India entities FX (Foreign Exchange) Analysis
Monitor FX movements and assess their impact on business performance Support hedging analysis and FX forecasting activities Assist the Financial Controller with FX exposure reporting
General Ledger & Month-End Support
Perform accurate nominal and GL postings across multiple entities Assist with monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journal preparation Help maintain integrity of financial data within the ERP system
Audit & Compliance
Prepare schedules, reconciliations and documentation for internal and external audits Support statutory filing processes across UK, US and India Maintain strong internal controls across all processes
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement and International Finance teams Assist with ad‑hoc modelling, forecasting and business case analysis Contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
What You’ll Bring
Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Solid understanding of accounting principles (journals, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis) Confident Excel user (lookups, pivots, basic modelling) Clear and confident communication skills, able to present findings effectively Ability to manage deadlines and work across time zones Proactive, curious and eager to learn
Experience & Qualifications
Studying towards CIMA / ACCA (desirable, not essential) Prior experience in finance (AP/AR/GL/analysis)—but open to graduates with placement experience Experience working in a multinational environment is advantageous
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