Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Posted 4 days ago by Morson Edge

£350 Per day
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
United Kingdom

Summary: The Finance Analyst role is a 12-month fixed-term contract position focused on supporting the IT function from a financial perspective within a global supply chain solutions company. The position involves month-end processes, project tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. It offers a competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility from Manchester, London, or Weybridge. This role provides an excellent opportunity for finance professionals to gain exposure to corporate finance and IT projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support month-end close activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Track and analyse IT projects, providing clear reporting on budget, spend, and variance
  • Assist in forecasting and budgeting activities for IT initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between finance and IT projects
  • Identify process improvements and support financial governance and compliance requirements

Key Skills:

  • Strong finance experience, ideally in a corporate or IT finance environment
  • Solid understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable with finance systems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Salary (Rate): £350 per day

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Finance Analyst – 12 Month - Contract - £350 per (Hybrid London, Manchester or Weybridge)

Are you ready to join a global leader in supply chain solutions that drives efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across multiple industries? Our client is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid working model from Manchester, London, or Weybridge.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the IT function from a finance perspective, ensuring accurate and timely month-end processes while providing insightful project tracking and analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to both corporate finance and IT-focused projects within a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support month-end close activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Track and analyse IT projects, providing clear reporting on budget, spend, and variance
  • Assist in forecasting and budgeting activities for IT initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between finance and IT projects
  • Identify process improvements and support financial governance and compliance requirements

Requirements

  • Strong finance experience, ideally in a corporate or IT finance environment
  • Solid understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable with finance systems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • 12-month fixed-term contract
  • Competitive salary package
  • Hybrid working flexibility across Manchester, London, or Weybridge
  • Exposure to high-impact IT projects within a global, innovative organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to work in a hybrid role supporting IT while driving real impact across the business.