Associate Financial Analyst
Posted Today by BioTalent
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Analyst (Project & Finance) role is a 12-month maternity cover position based in Reading, requiring a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will support a small finance team by handling Excel-based reporting, general ledger entries, and month-end processes to maintain financial accuracy. This position is ideal for someone with strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of financial accounting practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain macro-driven Excel models for reporting and analysis.
- Assist with general ledger (GL) entries, reconciliations, and journal postings.
- Support project reporting, month-end tasks, and financial reviews.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate financial submission.
Key Skills:
- Advanced Excel knowledge (macros and formulas).
- Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
- Hands-on experience with GL processes and financial accounting.
- High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Job Title: Finance Analyst (Project & Finance) – 12-Month Maternity Cover
Location: Reading (hybrid, 2-3 days on-site per week)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, maternity cover)
Start Date: Ideally 1st December, or before Christmas
Overview: Join a small finance team of four, supporting key financial processes during a maternity cover. This role involves Excel-based reporting and analysis (macro-driven), assisting with general ledger entries, month-end processes, and maintaining financial accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain macro-driven Excel models for reporting and analysis.
- Assist with general ledger (GL) entries, reconciliations, and journal postings.
- Support project reporting, month-end tasks, and financial reviews.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate financial submission.
Essential Skills:
- Advanced Excel knowledge (macros and formulas).
- Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
- Hands-on experience with GL processes and financial accounting.
- High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.