Financial Analyst

Our Vision: Continue to be the leading UK mobile infrastructure services company.

Our Mission: To be famous for excellence in delivery, embracing transformation with our people and our customers at its heart.

We are at an exciting time in our company’s development. We have come a long way since we were first formed in 2012. From the rollout of new technologies and managing complex legislation affecting the industry, we are leading the conversation on innovation and developing sharper solutions to serve our customers better. We collaborate as a team to meet the high standards expected of us and demand the best of ourselves through our values.

Role Expertise

This role would be suited to a junior financial analyst with a proven track record of performing month-end tasks under pressure and working with large volumes of data. Experience in the telecommunications sector may be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.

Scope

The Financial Analyst will support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, with a particular focus on month-end processes. The role involves working with large volumes of data to ensure financial integrity and support business decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing core month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and revenue recognition.
• Conducting variance analysis and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing invoicing processes and ensuring accurate financial documentation.
• Working independently to identify and resolve issues, with minimal supervision.
• Handling and analysing large datasets using Excel, ensuring precision and attention to detail.
• Assistance with audit queries.
• Assistance with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Supporting financial planning and reporting activities as required.

While prior experience in the telecommunications sector is beneficial, it is not essential. The role is ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) looking to build on their analytical and reporting skills in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

Key deliverables and outcomes

• Accurate Month-End Reporting: Timely completion of accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and revenue recognition to ensure financial statements reflect true business performance.
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation: Maintain clean and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are substantiated and variances are explained.
• Insightful Analysis: Perform variance analysis to identify trends, anomalies.
• Stakeholder relationships: Build and maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders, this is important for gathering accurate financial data, validating assumptions, and ensuring alignment on reporting and analysis.
• Operational Support: Monthly invoicing with correct support.
• Process Efficiency: Identify and implement improvements to streamline financial processes and reduce manual effort.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, particularly double-entry bookkeeping.

Experience

• Proven experience in month-end financial processes, including:

• Accruals and prepayments
• Journal entries
• Revenue recognition
• Variance analysis
• Invoicing
• Balance sheet reconciliations

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to manage and analyse large datasets.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.

Attributes

• Solutions-driven mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Able to work unsupervised and manage time effectively.
• Clear communicator, capable of presenting financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure
• 30 days holiday
• Life insurance
• Cycle to Work
• Retail Discount
• Competitive refer a friend scheme

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. By embracing unique perspectives and experiences, we drive innovation and drive our organisation forward, therefore, we recognise the importance of welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We want to ensure everyone is able to present their best self throughout the recruitment process so if you require any adjustments, please let us know.

If this role is of interest to you and you would like to find out more, please do apply with an up-to-date version of your CV.

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