Finance Analyst - Chertsey
We are looking for a proactive Finance Analyst to support the financial management of our Client's project portfolio. This role will deliver accurate analysis, improve budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide key financial insight to support strategic decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and monthly project forecasts
- Partner with project leads to build strong financial plans aligned with business goals and KPIs
- Analyse variances across actuals, budgets, and forecasts, offering clear commentary and recommendations
- Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities and ensure accurate project accounting
- Produce project-level P&L reports, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition journals (IFRS 15)
- Track project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation
- Act as a key finance partner to project and operational teams, providing clear guidance and support
Requirements
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, ideally in a project-led environment
- Good knowledge of project accounting principles, financial controls, and revenue/cost recognition
- Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills; SAP experience preferred
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave
- Performance-related bonus
- Contribution Pension (
- Permanent Health Insurance & Group Life Assurance
- Flexible Benefits allowance (e.g., dental, cash plan, holiday buy/sell)
- Private Medical Insurance
