Finance Business Analyst

NEC Software Solutions; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life assurance 4x salary

Group Pension Plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

NEC Software Solutions is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support the Finance team, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient systems. You will work with the Financial Controller, gaining broad exposure to accounting processes and continual improvement initiatives.

The role requires experience in a commercial accounting environment and the ability to work independently in a fast-changing setting, collaborating with stakeholders to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial accounting environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in finance processing.
• Supporting the month end process.
• Calculating accruals and prepayments.
• Performing relevant variance analysis.
• Reconciling and reviewing key balance sheet accounts.
• Posting journal entries.
• Involvement in monthly forecasting.
• Assisting in process/cost improvement projects.
• Supporting project performance analysis.
• Preparing audit information.
• Supporting annual MTP and budget processes.
• Process review and improvement.
• Building new reports to standardise approaches across product pillars.
• AP/AR issue resolution support.

Education

AAT qualification

Business/Finance degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

Discover more at www.necsws.com

Job Description

The Finance Business Analyst will hold a Supporting role within the Finance team.

The key purpose of this role is to ensure accurate reporting of all financial information with systems and processes operating effectively.

To succeed you will need experience in working in a commercial accounting environment and be able to work on your own and in a fast-changing environment.

You will be supporting the Financial Controller and will be carrying out the following:

• Assisting in finance processing.


• Supporting the month end process.


• Calculating accruals and prepayments


• Relevant variance analysis.


• Reconciliation and review of key balance sheet accounts


• Journal posting.


• Involvement in monthly forecasting.


• Assisting in some process/cost improvement projects.


• Support project performance analysis and review.


• Preparation of Audit information.


• Supporting the annual MTP and budget process


• Process review & improvement


• Building new reports to standardise approach across product pillars and improve efficiency


• AP/AR issue resolution support across all product pillars

You will need to learn and understand the systems and processes within the organisation.

This role is key to helping the company maximise efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations and reporting.

The applicant should have the ability to work with stakeholders.

Qualifications

Desirable - fully qualified AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) or a business/finance based degree

The Candidate should also have:

• Good attention to detail.


• Ability to work to deadlines and multiple priorities.


• Ability to challenge in a positive manner.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work well in a team.


• Proficiency with spreadsheet and accounting software programs.


• Organisational skill

Additional Information

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)


• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)


• A Group Pension Plan


• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs

Other Information

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.


• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.


• Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.