Finance Analyst

DJE Holdings; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Finance Analyst to join their dynamic Finance team. In this role, you will oversee financial management, revenue recognition, and cash flow management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. You will engage in people development, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and encourages professional growth. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that is committed to making a difference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, revenue recognition, and forecasting for the department.
• Assist project managers with billing and ensure timely submission of invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Client Service Orientation

Time Management Skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

The role, and what we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Analyst to join our commercially savvy Finance team.

Responsibilities

Financial Management Analysis and Planning

• Responsible for financial management of a department including oversight of revenue recognition, financial reporting and forecasting
• Review monthly fee detail
• Facilitation of client billing, financial analysis and reporting for individual projects

Revenue Recognition

• Review and approve sourcing department’s service orders (with oversight)
• Calculate and track monthly revenues based on active contracts and client billings
• Ad hoc fee reconciliation

Billing/Cash Flow Management

• Review write-off’s in MTR
• Assist project managers with MTR review
• Ensure timely submission of invoices and supporting documentation to client
• Provide comments for any outstanding AR issues

Project & Resource Management

• Process purchase orders upon request
• Run financial queries upon staff request
• Provide time and expense details to PM’s as incurred on project(s)
• Review missing time reports weekly and follow up with delinquencies

People Development

• Engage in team building activities
• Train account staff on internal finance systems, procedures and financial project management
• Ensure performance expectations, career development plan and SMART goals are set and reviewed annually during the formal performance review process for all direct reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or the equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Client service oriented
• Well organized with strong time management skills and attention to detail, follows through on multiple projects and juggle conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must take initiative and is a self-starter

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.