At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Capex accounting and provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
- Company: Fast-growing infrastructure organisation driving major UK investments.
- Benefits: Collaborative culture, strong development opportunities, and visibility in decision-making.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values continuous improvement and commercial thinking.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on investment decisions and shape financial processes.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in Capex and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Your new company
You’ll be joining a fast-growing, infrastructure-focused organisation at the forefront of major UK investment programmes. With a significant capital expenditure portfolio and a commitment to strong financial governance, this business offers the perfect environment for a finance professional who wants to make a visible impact. You’ll work within a high-performing finance team that partners closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and long-term value.
Your new role
As Finance Analyst, you’ll take ownership of Capex accounting and play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control across the organisation’s investment activities. This is a highly commercial, business-facing role where your insight will directly influence strategic decisions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading Capex accounting, financial control and month-end processes, including oncost management
- Producing accurate Capex reporting, forecasting and performance analysis
- Managing WIP, impairment reviews and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintaining and enhancing the fixed asset register and ensuring high-quality financial data
- Driving governance, compliance and audit readiness across the Capex portfolio
- Partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight on investment decisions
- Supporting month-end activities across IT, Marketing and Admin cost centres
This role offers the opportunity to step into a true business-partnering position, shaping how investment decisions are made and ensuring financial rigour across the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong experience in Capex, fixed assets and project accounting. You’ll bring a sharp analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to challenge, influence and add value. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to translate financial information into meaningful insight for non-finance colleagues.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking business where finance is seen as a true partner to the wider organisation. Expect a role with real visibility, the chance to shape financial processes, and the opportunity to influence major investment decisions. You’ll benefit from a supportive team, strong development opportunities and a culture that values continuous improvement and commercial thinking.
What you need to do now
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Finance Analyst in Reading employer: Hays
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding infrastructure-focused organisation that prioritises strong financial governance and offers a collaborative work culture. As a Finance Analyst, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on major UK investment programmes while benefiting from robust professional development and a supportive team environment that values continuous improvement and commercial insight.
