The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive Financial Analyst to join a small, dynamic finance team. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to own key financial processes, particularly during month-end closing. You’ll monitor budgets, support the sales team, ensure compliance, and provide insight to management — all in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Month-End & Forecasting: Review GLs, track SA&G spend, calculate and post accruals, manage intercompany recharges, and submit actuals/forecasts into the financial system.
* Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
* Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and share SA&G spend reports with management; support profit-by-product reporting for the local market.
* Compliance & Controls: Own and certify SOX controls, support HMRC and other regulatory reporting, and maintain internal financial bulletins.
* Budgeting & Planning: Lead quarterly reviews with budget holders and prepare annual budgets.
* Capital & Lease Accounting: Review assets for impairment, process car leases, and monitor BIK reporting.
* VAT & Environmental Reporting: Prepare VAT returns for GB & IRE and support environmental compliance reporting.
* Shared Service Support: Act as the main contact for local finance queries including Accounts Payable, Travel & Expenses, and Intercompany transactions.
About You:
* Minimum AAT qualification or CIMA Certificate.
* Several years’ experience in an accounting/finance function with strong month-end discipline.
* Solid understanding of financial analysis and accounting principles.
* Experience with SAP or similar accounting systems.
* Advanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
Benefits & Perks:
* Flexible, hybrid working environment
* Competitive salary with bonus scheme
* Generous pension scheme
* Employee assistance program (We Care)
* Long service awards
* Career progression and international project exposure
* 25 days annual leave plus long service bonus holiday (with the option to buy/sell)
* Group Income Protection, Life Assurance & Death in Service
* Easy access and free parking
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week