Financial Analyst

Job Type: Full-time.  6 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Guildford

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)

Join the team as a Financial Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in managing and analysing financial data to support business operations. This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mind and a passion for numbers.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Responsible for the monthly analysis of costs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
• Monitor invoices processed by the accounts payable team to ensure they are posted to the correct cost centre and that payments are up to date.
• Support and challenge the project delivery team to accurately allocate contractor and third-party costs to the correct projects.
• Collaborate with the HR and payroll team on FTE and staff costs reporting.
• Ensure proper cost allocation and recharging to the business, supporting the team in financial operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, AAT) or currently studying, with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and a keen aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems using multiple sources of information.
• Intermediate skills in Excel and experience with systems such as SAP and Ariba.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Work-life balance policies and a hybrid workplace model.
• An open and international working environment that fosters growth and collaboration.