Associate Financial Analyst

Associate Finance Analyst

Job Specification Finance Analyst (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Location:

Reading Office (Hybrid - 2-3 days in-person per week)
Contract Type:
Full-time, Fixed-Term (12 months)

Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated Finance Analyst to provide maternity cover for a 12-month period. The role combines core finance analyst responsibilities with elements of project work and data analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team with journal postings, expense analysis, and project-related financial tasks, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across the general ledger.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform finance analyst duties with elements of project management and analysis.
• Post journals and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Work with macro-driven Excel files (understanding macros, not creating them).
• Support project setup and data management, particularly within People Soft.
• Contribute to monthly reporting cycles and assist with year-end processes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure deadlines are met and financial records are audit-ready.

Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including working with macros).
• Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Experience in project work or project-related financial analysis.
• People Soft or ERP system experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications & Study Support

• Candidates may be studying towards a finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA); full qualification is not required.
• No financial support for exams, but study leave/time off for exams will be provided.

Location & Office Attendance

• Must be local to the Reading office.
• In-person attendance is required 2-3 times per week, especially during training and onboarding.
• Physical presence is essential for effective onboarding; remote training has proven ineffective.

Team Structure & Reporting

• Reporting directly to a senior team member.
• The team consists of four members plus the hiring lead.

Recruitment Timeline & Onboarding

• Target start date: 1st December (mid-December more realistic due to onboarding).
• Onboarding typically takes 10 days.
• Interview process: likely one stage, with final decision by hiring lead

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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