Finance Analyst

SGN; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (6% to 12% total)

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP & Employee Assistance

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

SGN in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Analyst on a 12 Month FTC to strengthen the Transformation Programme and deliver cross-functional initiatives through meticulous data cleansing and admin housekeeping. The role requires high accuracy, alongside advanced Excel and analytical capabilities to produce insightful operational reporting and KPI analysis.

Hybrid, full-time employment with a competitive pension, enhanced maternity and family leave, life assurance, and a range of health and well-being

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills and proficient Microsoft Office use.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to create actionable insights.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior AR Analyst and workstream leads to resolve data issues in AR/AP.
• Provide analysis, run reports, and review to eliminate data errors and align with forthcoming system process changes.
• Support KPI reporting across the functional teams with financial and non-financial data.
• Provide repeatable and reusable data sets for the AR/AP Management Team.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for new initiatives to drive value, improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in team meetings for performance and status updates.
• Produce operational reporting.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Finance Analyst (12 Month FTC)

Glasgow | £31.3k - £37.4k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full Time / Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

This role will support the Transformation Programme and strategic delivery of the cross-functional initiatives set out within the Transformation business case, through detailed data cleanse and administrative housekeeping. A high level of data input accuracy and attention to detail is a must for this role.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute...

• Work closely with the Senior AR Analyst and workstream leads to ensure accurate analysis detection and solving of data issues within Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable.
• Provide comprehensive analysis, report running and review to eliminate data errors and align our system with the forthcoming system process changes.
• Support KPI reporting across the functional teams, with both financial and non-financial data, continually assessing performance against the targets set by the AR/AP Management
• Provide repeatable and reusable data sets to the AR / AP Management Team.
• Provide ad-hoc support and analysis for new initiatives under consideration to drive value and improve efficiency and cost reduction.
• Participating in team meetings to discuss performance and status updates.
• Produce operational reporting.

What you will need

• We're looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don't tick every box, don't worry - we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.
• Expert Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical skills with experience of visualisations and producing actionable insight
• Advanced presentation skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Relevant degree
• Experience of business strategy & business plan development

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.