Finance Analyst
Posted 3 days ago by 1751106928
£35,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Daventry
Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Analyst to join a respected organization in the South Midlands on a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting business decisions through detailed financial analysis, accurate reporting, and variance investigations while collaborating with finance and commercial teams. The position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. Key responsibilities include month-end journal preparation, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post month-end journals with accuracy, ensuring all financial data is recorded in line with established accounting standards.
- Calculate and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and operational teams to inform strategic business decisions.
- Undertake meticulous balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all entries are precise and compliant with relevant regulations.
- Support the month-end close process by verifying that all transactions are correctly recorded and reported within tight deadlines.
- Provide ad hoc analysis as required by senior stakeholders to support strategic initiatives or operational improvements across various departments.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting processes.
- Assist in identifying trends or discrepancies within financial data, using investigative skills to resolve issues efficiently.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of processes and procedures related to your responsibilities, supporting transparency and knowledge transfer within the team.
Key Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in financial reporting and accounting standards.
- Experience in balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills for reporting to senior management.
- Proficient in financial software and tools.
- Strong organizational skills to manage tight deadlines.
- Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in finance operations.
Salary (Rate): £35,000 per annum
City: Daventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join a respected organisation in the South Midlands on a six-month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with both finance and commercial teams. You will play a key part in supporting business decisions through detailed financial analysis, accurate reporting, and insightful variance investigations.
Job Title – Finance Analyst
Salary - £35k per annum
Location – Daventry
Contract Length – 6 month FTC
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and post month-end journals with accuracy, ensuring all financial data is recorded in line with established accounting standards.
- Calculate and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and operational teams to inform strategic business decisions.
- Undertake meticulous balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all entries are precise and compliant with relevant regulations.
- Support the month-end close process by verifying that all transactions are correctly recorded and reported within tight deadlines.
- Provide ad hoc analysis as required by senior stakeholders to support strategic initiatives or operational improvements across various departments.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting processes.
- Assist in identifying trends or discrepancies within financial data, using investigative skills to resolve issues efficiently.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of processes and procedures related to your responsibilities, supporting transparency and knowledge transfer within the team.
If this is something that interests you please send across your CV along with your contact number so we can have a conversation.
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