Temporary Finance Analyst - Travel & Expenses

Temporary Finance Analyst* - Travel & Expenses £26 - £28 per hour (umbrella) | 3-5 month contract | Leicester (5 days on site)
* actual title is Temporary Finance Coordinator Gleeson are partnering with a large, fast-paced UK organisation who are seeking a Temporary Finance Analyst to support its Travel & Expenses function during a period of high activity. This role sits within a high-volume environment and requires strong analytical capability, financial control awareness and the confidence to operate with senior stakeholders. This position is suited to a qualified, part-qualified or QBE finance professional with experience analysing and reporting large volumes of expense data within a sizeable corporate setting.

Key responsibilities Own and enhance Travel & Expense reporting, MI and KPI packs Analyse high-volume expense data to identify trends, risks, anomalies and control gaps Support month-end processes including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting Partner with the business to provide insight on T&E performance, compliance and cost drivers Maintain and optimise T&E systems, processes and financial controls Support carbon reporting requirements linked to travel activity Deliver clear, actionable insight to stakeholders and respond to ad hoc data requests Drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting and governance Requirements Qualified, part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE finance professional Background in a large, complex business environment is essential Proven experience analysing and reporting high volumes of expenses or transactional finance data Strong Excel/data skills and confidence working with large datasets

Experience with journals, reconciliations and financial controls Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and challenge where appropriate Proactive, organised and comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting A hands-on interim opportunity for a commercially minded finance analyst who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight and driving improvements in a high-volume environment.

Please note:

Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 5 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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