Financial Analyst

We are inviting applications for the role of Senior Financial Analyst. This is a key position within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing financial business partnering and management accounting support across Academic Departments and Professional Services.
As Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for:
# Providing financial business partnering support, advice and analysis for Academic Departments and Professional Services budget holders and their teams
# Delivering accurate and timely month end / year end processes and reporting, including responses to auditor queries
# Contributing to budgeting & forecasting activities and working with stakeholders to meet the requirements of the University's annual planning and quarterly forecasting cycles
# Managing the team's shared mailbox, completing workflow tasks and maintaining financial master data
# Supporting completion of regulatory and statutory returns as required
# Actively participating in continuous improvement

We are looking for a candidate with a financial qualification or equivalent and a proven track record in a management accounting, finance business partnering or similar environment. An understanding of accounting in a University context would be desirable however is not essential. Excellent accounting, organisational, analytical and IT skills are a must in addition to bringing a positive, collaborative approach.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
# Generous annual leave entitlement
# Training and Development opportunities
# Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
# Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
# Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.