Financial Analyst

As the Financial Analyst, you will take full ownership of the month-end processes and financial reporting for allocated entities. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will drive general ledger accuracy by preparing detailed income statement variance analyses and balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be a driven, analytical finance professional with a robust technical foundation, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Owning month-end processes for allocated entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete reporting.
• Preparing monthly income statements and providing detailed variance analysis.
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring any reconciling items are resolved promptly.
• Performing regular bank postings and maintaining general ledger accuracy.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly VAT returns.
• Assisting with intercompany billing and reconciliations.
• Acting as a key point of contact for external audits, including preparing schedules and responding to queries.
• Partnering with operational teams to ensure accurate data capture and financial reporting.
• Collaborating with in-country advisors and accountants to ensure strict compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Delivering ad hoc reporting, analysis, and responding to information requests.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to processes, systems, and reporting.
• Contributing to finance projects and change initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• 3–5 years of experience in a financial or management accounting role, ideally within the financial services sector.
• Part-qualified and actively studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience handling month-end close, transactional accounting, and supporting external audits.
• A curious, proactive mindset with a strong willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience of working with a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, notably data manipulation and analysis; familiarity with Google sheets an advantage.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

So, what’s in it for you?

• 30 days annual leave each year.
• 4 wellbeing days per year to prioritise your mental health.
• 1 company volunteering day per year.
• Strong benefits package including Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection (long-term absence), Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy.
• Study support.