Finance Analyst

EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Finance Analyst in Manchester. This full-time role involves supporting the Private North Contracts team, preparing monthly financial accounts, and contributing to budgeting. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills and be pursuing a finance qualification. The role offers a salary between £28,000 and £35,000 along with several benefits including annual leave, life cover, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Access to our growing employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience with management accounting principles including accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Some exposure to financial reporting and monthly close processes.
• Previous experience in finance or administrative roles supporting financial processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential financial support to the Private North Contracts team.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support the Finance Business Partner with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of accounts payable and receivables processes

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

Pursuing recognized finance/accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA)

Relevant degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Equans is looking for a Finance Analyst to join our team based at the Manchester Joint Hospital, M13 on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary banding of £28,000 - £35,000, dependant upon skills and experience as well as benefits package.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will provide essential financial support to the Private North Contracts team by assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and embedding yourself as the local finance contact at Manchester Joint Hospital (MJH). This role is ideal for early-career finance professionals eager to develop practical skills and build strong collaborative relationships.

You will be based at Manchester Joint Hospital with travel to other regional sites a requirement.

What will you deliver?

• Act as the finance representative at MJH, building trust and strong relationships with operations and management teams while supporting the wider cluster of contracts and providing clear interpretation of financial data.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts including accruals, prepayments, variance analysis and journal postings.
• Assist in monitoring arrears, management of Work In Progress (WIP), and tracking of contract spend to improve cash flow and financial performance.
• Assist with regular balance sheet reviews, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation.
• Contribute to cashflow forecasting activities.
• Support the Finance Business Partner with budgeting and periodic forecasting.
• Monitor, track, and report on expenditure and financial results for Private North contracts.
• Assist and respond to ad hoc financial requests as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with operational teams, credit control, finance, and other stakeholders to collect relevant financial information and resolve queries.
• Proactively identify opportunities for financial process improvements by demonstrating curiosity, asking questions, and committing to continuous learning.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are you?

• Experienced with MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• SAP/ERP systems - desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of management accounting principles including accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Some exposure to financial reporting and monthly close processes, with a willingness to learn and develop further.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and receivables processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable learning new finance systems and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams and hierarchy levels.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn - comfortable asking questions and seeking clarity to improve understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines reliably.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective relationship-building and being a trusted finance contact for operational teams.
• Progressing towards a recognised finance or accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA) with practical experience in finance/accounts and management accounts, or a relevant degree.
• Previous experience in finance or administrative roles supporting financial processes is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

This role includes a Basic DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values-Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.