Finance Analyst

Core Duties:
1. Approvals & Financial Control
Invoice approval at AP level, with a focus on costs relating to public sector clients

Support with AP and AR write-offs and adjustments

Support the finance team with payment approvals

2. Month-End Close Activities
Accruals and provisions

Reconciliations and controls (including passthrough costs)

Reallocations and cost attribution

Develop an in-depth understanding of public sector clients' gross margin

3. Reporting Responsibilities
ONS statistical reporting

Public sector open-book ownership, adapting the model in line with evolving client requirements

4. Relationships
Work closely with the management accounts team and provide cover when required

Collaborate with shared services teams to understand O2C and P2P cycles and their impact on public sector reporting

Build strong working relationships with public sector operations and commercial account teams

5. Systems & Process Ownership
Support Chart of Accounts control

Maintain and update process documentation

Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives

6. Compliance & Internal Governance
Support audit activities

Maintain policy governance

Maintain awareness of any taxation impacts, including VAT treatment, and highlight potential tax issues to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and internal policies

Candidates should hold, or be currently pursuing, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, with recent and relevant finance experience.

Technical Skills

Strong IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or SAP are essential.

Core Competencies

Attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, risk assessment, and strong time-management skills.