Senior Finance Analyst
£50,190 37.5 hours per week
Leicester based – LE3 1UT with hybrid working About us
The Royal Air Forces Association is here for serving personnel, veterans and their families. We bring together members, volunteers, supporters and partner organisations to strengthen wellbeing, reduce isolation and help the RAF community navigate life's challenges. About the role
The Senior Finance Analyst position is a newly created role within a dynamic small team who achieve big things! With a solid background in the finance sector, you will bring with you the skills and experience to really make a difference to work of the Association. You will provide accurate management information, performance reporting, forecasting and financial analysis to stakeholders, as well as ensuring robust financial controls, balance sheet governance and compliance with relevant accounting standards and the Charities SORP. The difference you will make
Support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate and timely monthly financial reporting for the Association and subsidiaries, providing insightful analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders.
Analysis of monthly performance report actuals against budget, forecast and prior year.
Produce cost analysis, trend analysis and profitability reporting to identify efficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Provide financial analysis for funding bids, contracts, restricted funds and projects to support strategic decision-making across the group.
Coordinate the month-end close process across the finance team,
Review and approve month-end journals prepared by members of the finance team
Maintain oversight of the balance sheet reconciliations, providing guidance and challenge where required.
Review reconciliations and investigate significant reconciling items, aged balances and unusual transactions.
Responsibility for the accurate application of VAT partial exemptions and submission of quarterly Group VAT returns.
Ensure compliance with FRS102, Charities SORP, VAT regulations and internal financial policies and procedures. The person we are looking for
You will need to be either a Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with experience working within a similar sized organization. Up to date knowledge of charity accounting and SORPS is highly desirable. We need you to bring
Experience of preparing and analysing management accounts and complex intercompany transactions
Experience of producing financial models, forecasts, budgets and using insight to support operational decision making
Highly proficient in relation to TAX and VAT and other charitable statutory requirements
Highly proficient in manipulating data (e.g. pivot tables, look ups, macros etc.)
Able to use technical competence to analyse processes, review problems and recommend solutions Ready to join something meaningful?
If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to the work of the RAF Association and connect with a cause that matters, we would love to hear from you. Bring your experience, your ideas and your belief in the power of collaborative working and help us achieve even more for the RAF community. APPLY BY 8AM ON FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER
The RAF Association is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to enter into sponsorship agreements. Benefits include
Up to 42 days' annual leave, pro rata
Company sick pay and life insurance
Health cashback plan and free virtual GP service
Mental health and wellbeing support
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA accommodation
Close to Leicester Forest East Park & Ride TPBN1_UKTJ
Senior Finance Analyst in London employer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
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