Senior Finance Analyst - Maternity Cover (FTC)

Salary - £50,000-£55,000

Hybrid

Overview
A commercially focused Senior Finance Analyst is required to support the FP&A Manager across budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role combines strong analytical delivery with business partnering, particularly across project-led teams, ensuring financial clarity, cost control, and project profitability.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-based environment with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

FP&A & Reporting

• Support annual budgeting and reforecasting cycles
• Deliver monthly reporting, including variance analysis and performance insights
• Build and maintain financial models to support planning and decision-making
• Contribute to WIP reporting and revenue recognition

Business Partnering

• Partner with Project Managers to track financial performance and improve profitability
• Work with budget holders to monitor overhead spend and identify risks/opportunities
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to non-financial stakeholders

Controls & Governance

• Ensure accuracy across financial, HR, and project systems through reconciliations
• Maintain strong oversight of project financial data and reporting integrity
• Monitor timesheet compliance and support adherence

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement efficiencies across reporting and financial processes
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Proven experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or project accounting
• Strong Excel skills (financial modelling, pivots, data analysis)
• Experience working in a project-based or professional services environment preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment

Systems Experience

• Experience with project accounting or project management systems (essential)
• Power BI or similar data visualisation tools (desirable)
• Track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies