Variable Income Analyst in Sheffield, Yorkshire

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid working available)

Contract: Permanent - full time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £32,460.26 per annum

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Variable Income Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting the accuracy, governance, and reporting of variable income across the organisation. Working closely with operational teams and wider finance colleagues, you'll support the collection, validation, and reconciliation of variable cost data used for rebilling. You'll also help ensure financial controls are maintained, discrepancies are resolved, and reporting provides clear insight into risks and performance. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys working with data and collaborating across teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of variable cost data for rebilling, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in variable income data in a timely manner
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure correct coding, timely submissions, and resolution of rejected items
• Support the preparation and reconciliation of variable income billing packs
• Ensure variable income aligns with financial statements and is supported by clear, auditable documentation
• Maintain accurate records and supporting evidence for all variable income activity
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and a positive finance culture

We're looking for someone to contribute to our mission who is organised, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality work with:

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with experience working with large datasets
• Experience supporting financial analysis or data validation activities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Experience working collaboratively across finance and operational teams
• Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience in billing, income reconciliation, or similar finance processes
• Understanding of financial statements and reconciliation processes
• Experience presenting financial information to non-finance audiences
• AAT qualified or part qualified (or working towards)

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts. You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans. GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.