Finance Analyst
Location: Remote, with travel to Coventry HQ when required
Contract Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £65,000 (pro rata) dependant on experience
We are looking for a Finance Analyst to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting and analysis across a portfolio of operational contracts! Working closely with Finance Business Partners and Operational teams, the role contributes to month end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reviews.
This is an ideal development role for a part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant who is eager to build commercial finance and business partnering experience, strengthen financial analysis skills, and grow into a fully-fledged Finance Business Partner.
Responsibilities
1. Month end Reporting Support - Prepare and post routine month-end journals including cost accruals and income adjustments.
2. Assist with review of contract-level P&Ls, identifying anomalies and supporting resolution of queries.
3. Support the Finance Business Partners in analysing monthly and YTD performance, highlighting key variances to budget/forecast.
4. Financial Analysis & Insight - Produce regular Project reports and dashboards to track financial performance.
5. Assist with analysis risks, and opportunities with the project, escalating issues appropriately.
6. Forecasting - Support the creation of periodic reforecasts through data collection, template population, and initial variance analysis.
7. Work with Operational colleagues to gather assumptions and ensure alignment with business activity.
8. Build effective relationships with Operational teams, supporting with weekly project updates and feeding key findings back to weekly forecasting.
9. Monthly revenue reconciliation feedback and corrections with operations post month end.
10. Support with master data cleansing and other ad hoc projects
11. Collaborate with transactional finance teams to resolve PO, invoicing and ledger issues.
12. Support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring processes are followed and helping embed finance best practice.
13. Assist with data quality and systems integrity checks
Requirements
14. Part qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) and actively studying.
15. Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
16. Good understanding of basic accounting concepts and financial statements.
Intermediate Excel skills (lookup functions, pivot tables, basic modelling).
17. Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
18. Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy.
19. Proactive, curious and willing to learn; able to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
20. Team player with strong relationship building capabilities.
21. Experience in a finance role (e.g., Accounts Assistant, Finance Analyst, or Audit Trainee) would be desirable
22. Experience working with operational teams or within a contract-based business environment would be advantageous
23. Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or management accounts would be beneficial
24. Experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar) would be an advantage
25. Commercial awareness with an interest in how operational activity impacts financial performance
Why join our client?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What they offer
26. Career development: Our client offers excellent career advancement and development opportunities through bespoke apprenticeship programmes, an extensive in-house training academy, as well as coaching and mentorship.
27. Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
28. Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference within local communities and the environment.
29. Competitive benefits package: Our client recognises and rewards hard work through a comprehensive benefits package designed to prioritise wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits
30. 25 days holiday prorated plus bank holidays.
31. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
32. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
33. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
34. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
35. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
36. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
37. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.
About our client
Our client is Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation. In the UK alone, they are a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
Our client understands what it means to grow. With a history dating back to 1919 and a turnover of £250 million, they are more than just a company-they are a force for positive change. They offer a comprehensive range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all. We'll create a greener future for all.
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