Finance Analyst in Ottershaw

Samsung SDS provides cloud and digital logistics services. We build an optimized cloud environment with the Samsung Cloud Platform specialised for businesses, provide all‑in‑one management service based on 39 years of expertise in each industry, and boost work efficiency and customer service with our SaaS solution proven successful in many use cases. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Finance Project Analyst to join our MKT MSP team. The Senior Finance Project Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial management of projects, providing accurate and insightful financial analysis, and driving continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. This role partners closely with project managers, business leaders, and finance teams to ensure financial integrity, performance visibility, and strategic decision‑making support across all active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts for project portfolios. Support project leads in developing robust financial plans aligned with business objectives and KPIs. Analyse variances between actuals, budget, and forecast, providing commentary and actionable insights.
• Month‑End & Year‑End Close – Coordinate and execute key month‑end and year‑end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely project accounting entries. Prepare project‑level P&L reports, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition journals in line with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS15). Reconcile project accounts and liaise with Financial Accounting to ensure data integrity.
• Project Financial Management – Monitor and track project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow. Support project managers with financial modelling, funding requests, evaluate project profitability, and cost‑to‑complete analysis.
• Process Improvement & Systems – Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation in financial reporting and project tracking. Contribute to the development of dashboards and reporting tools. Participate in finance transformation initiatives, ensuring scalable and efficient financial operations.
• Business Partnering & Analysis – Act as a key finance partner to project and operational teams, providing clear financial guidance and challenge. Support ad‑hoc analysis, scenario modelling, and strategic reviews as required.

Requirements

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, ideally in a project‑based environment.
• Solid understanding of project accounting, financial controls, and revenue/cost recognition principles.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines.

Hours of Work

37.5 hour week. Some weekend and evening work may be required for emergencies and projects.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Discretionary performance‑based bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance (following successful completion of probation period)
• Defined Contribution Pension (up to 4% employee, up to 8.5% employer)
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits allowance of £660 per annum (following successful completion of probation period), e.g. dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, holiday buy/sell, gymflex, travel insurance etc.