FINANCE ANALYST
Salary: up to £55,000 + 5% bonus
Location: London (hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office)
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join Robert Walters as a Workforce Consultant. As an employed Workforce Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an interim or project basis into our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional accreditations.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, managing and maintaining project financials, including budgeting and forecasting. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to further their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What you'll do:
As a Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing project financials, collaborating closely with technical product owners and project managers. Your responsibilities will include preparing regular financial reports for leadership, identifying opportunities for process improvement, maintaining project governance processes, assisting in resource allocation, conducting quality reviews, providing support to the PMO, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team environment will be key to your success in this role.
- Manage and maintain project financials, including budgeting & forecasting.
- Collaborate with tech product owners & project managers to develop project budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare and distribute regular financial reports to leadership highlighting key financial metrics, variances, and trends.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial management.
- Maintain project governance processes and standards.
- Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning.
- Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with project management standards and requirements.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the PMO.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the PMO.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Finance Analyst position will bring a strong academic background with a degree in business, finance or accounting. You should be a part-qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with proven experience in project financial management. Your strong analytical skills will be essential for budgeting and forecasting tasks. Proficiency in using financial management software is required along with an excellent attention to detail. A collaborative approach is necessary as you'll be working closely with various teams. Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall would be beneficial.
- Degree in business, finance, accounting or related field.
- Part Qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA.
- Proven experience in project financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in financial management software and tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading organisation with a strong reputation for excellence. They offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where every team member's contribution is valued. They are committed to providing their employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. Their flexible working model allows for a healthy work-life balance, making them an employer of choice in the industry.
What's next:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level as a Finance Analyst, don't hesitate!
Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.