Financial Analyst

Location: Oxford - Hybrid, 3 days onsite minimum requirement

Contract: 6 months, strong likelihood of extension - Mon - Fri / 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week.

Rate: £37.01 Inside IR35 Umbrella

Security clearance level required: DBS required, current SC preferred

Key Points

• Knowledge of finance principles, experience with payroll, asset control and monitoring, invoicing, Forex reporting

The Opportunity

A leading organisation within the aviation and defence sector is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join its Finance team in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to play a key role in supporting financial reporting across major defence programmes and future bid campaigns. The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, providing accurate financial information and ensuring compliance with key financial controls and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and posting payroll journals
• Managing fixed asset controls and monitoring asset registers
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Managing intercompany invoicing activities
• Supporting the statutory audit process
• Producing and analysing foreign exchange (Forex) reporting
• Performing month-end accounting and reporting activities
• Supporting financial reporting for defence projects and programmes
• Assisting with financial analysis and support for future business opportunities and bid campaigns

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Strong understanding of financial principles, controls, and reporting
• Experience in payroll accounting, fixed asset management, invoicing, and foreign exchange reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong report writing and documentation capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of work package management and control
• Knowledge of risk management principles

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised aviation and defence environment
• Exposure to high-profile defence programmes and strategic business initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Additional Information

• Based in Oxford
• Occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required
• Full driving licence preferred but not essential
• Must be eligible to obtain UK Ministry of Defence Security Clearance

Eligibility

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a complex, technically advanced, and highly rewarding industry sector.