Finance Analyst - Forecasting, VAT & Controls (Fixed-Term)

Legalandgeneral; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Share schemes

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday + holidays swap option

Competitive family leave

Electric car salary sacrifice (perman.

Job summary

Legalandgeneral is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Group Finance team in the UK. You will support expense allocation, forecasting, VAT reporting, and financial controls while contributing to process improvements and reporting accuracy.

You'll produce cost centre allocations, assist with month-end close, conduct reconciliations, and provide managerial information across the business, working with cross-functional finance teams to drive efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Studying towards ACCA or CIMA
• Degree or comparable experience in analytical finance
• Experience preparing reconciliations, financial or tax analysis and financial reporting
• Experience using core accounting systems to complete ledger postings and reconciliations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficient Excel with Power BI and PowerPoint experience

Responsibilities

• Producing cost centre allocation reporting and supporting quarterly forecasting and annual planning cycles
• Preparing reconciliations, VAT returns, reporting files and statutory returns
• Reviewing accounting transactions and supporting the month-end close process
• Delivering management information and analytical reporting relating to expenses, ledgers and allocations
• Collaborating with divisional finance teams on expense ledger, fixed asset and allocation processes
• Maintaining robust financial controls in line with Group standards, statutory requirements and the risk and control framework
• Supporting internal and external audit activity by providing accurate information when required
• Identifying and progressing process improvements, system upgrades and automation opportunities

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ACCA or CIMA in progress

Degree in accounting/finance or comparable experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Legalandgeneral is seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Group Finance team in the UK. You will support expense allocation, forecasting, VAT reporting, and financial controls while contributing to process improvements and reporting accuracy.

You'll produce cost centre allocations, assist with month-end close, conduct reconciliations, and provide managerial information across the business, working with cross-functional finance teams to drive efficiency and compliance.