Finance Analyst

ParentPay Group; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider seeks a Finance Analyst to develop, enhance, and maintain the financial control framework across the UK. The role involves supporting month-end close activities, preparing financial commentary, and assisting in budgeting and forecasting. Candidates should have a part-qualified accounting qualification and strong financial modelling skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is a remote position with a focus on effective communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities for accurate financial statements.
• Prepare month-end commentary for review.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial control.
• Administer key accounting processes to ensure compliance.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analytical support.

Skills

Part-qualified in accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Strong planning and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Financial modelling skills

High attention to detail

Ability to manage priorities

Proactive and independent work

Continuous improvement mindset

Adaptable and results-driven attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Analyst

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote, UK

Description

The Finance Analyst will play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining the financial control framework across the UK operating businesses. This position supports the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting through effective analysis, reconciliation, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, including P&L analysis to assist the FP&A team.
• Prepare initial month-end commentary for review and feedback.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations to maintain robust financial control.
• Administration of key accounting processes (e.g. Capex), implementing robust monthly routines to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analytical support as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Be part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Demonstrate strong planning, organisational, and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Have the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Exhibit strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Be proactive and able to work independently, taking ownership and initiative to deliver results.
• Show a continuous improvement mindset, driving enhancements in processes and reporting.
• Work effectively within a geographically dispersed team.
• Display a positive, adaptable, and results-driven attitude with a strong "can-do" approach.