Corporate Finance Analyst

SGF Global; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance organization in the Greater London area is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to support finance operations. The role requires experience in corporate finance, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in financial tools like Oracle ERP and Power BI. Candidates with 3-5 years of experience and a degree in finance or accounting are preferred. This position offers an opportunity to enhance finance processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance or accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of core finance processes: AR, AP, billing, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance operations including AR, billing, AP, and general ledger activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze financial data and create meaningful reports and dashboards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Hyperion Financial Management

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Finance Analyst
Location: Greater London area
Job Type: Contract
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Corporate Finance Analyst to support the day-to-day operations of our Finance & Accounting function. This role will be responsible for key finance activities including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Billing, Accounts Payable (AP), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting, and will be adept at working across departments to enhance finance and accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily finance operations including AR, billing, AP, and general ledger activities.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range planning.

• Analyze financial data and create meaningful reports and dashboards to support business decision-making.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, IT, etc.) to identify and implement improvements to finance and accounting processes.

• Partner with Accounting on monthly and quarterly close activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial models, business case analyses, and presentations for leadership.

• Maintain and enhance reporting tools and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.

• Leverage ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion) to extract, analyze, and interpret financial data.

• Support compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to financial operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, FP&A, and/or accounting operations.

• Strong understanding of core finance processes: AR, AP, billing, and forecasting.

• Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Financial Management tools.

• Proficiency in dashboarding and reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus.

• Experience in a mid to large-size organization or shared services environment.

• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects.