Cash & Working Capital Analyst - Hybrid UK

Thales; Manor Royal; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life cover

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thales Crawley is seeking a Cash & Operating Capital Business Analyst to optimise cash flow and working capital within UK Corporate Finance. The role collaborates with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to deliver insightful analysis, reports and forecasts across receivables, payables, inventory and capex.

The successful candidate will be qualified or part-qualified, with strong Excel and data analysis skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis or operational finance.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with exposure to ERP or BI tools.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving approach, ability to identify discrepancies in complex financial data and propose corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse key working capital metrics including receivables, payables, inventory, customer advances and capital expenditure.
• Develop insightful reports, dashboards and forecasts to support business decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to improve cash performance.
• Prepare monthly cash flow and working capital reporting for senior leadership.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities, turning complex data into clear recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement, including opportunities to leverage AI and automation in cash analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Accounting qualification or experience

Tools

Excel

ERP

BI tools

Job description

Thales Crawley is seeking a Cash & Operating Capital Business Analyst to optimise cash flow and working capital within UK Corporate Finance. The role collaborates with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to deliver insightful analysis, reports and forecasts across receivables, payables, inventory and capex.

The successful candidate will be qualified or part-qualified, with strong Excel and data analysis skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach.