Finance & Systems Analyst

InfraBe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

InfraBe, an energy transition infrastructure business, seeks a hands-on Finance professional in Manchester. You will handle core transactional tasks, drive process improvements and learn how technology can optimise finance operations.

You will start with accounts payable, supplier payments and reconciliations, then broaden to reporting, automation and systems optimisations across Finance. AAT or accounting degree is welcome.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in Finance, Accounts or transactional finance.
• Comfortable with technology and learning new systems quickly.
• Interest in AI, automation and Finance technology.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Finance operations across the Group.
• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and payments.
• Assist with month-end, reconciliations and reporting.
• Support project and asset accounting and cost allocations.
• Assist VAT and tax compliance activities.

Skills

Excel

Financial data

Analytical thinking

Tech-savvy

Education

AAT qualification or Accounting degree

Tools

Power Query

Copilot

Automation tools

Job description

Working pattern: 4 days per week in the office

Salary: £35,000 + bonus and wider benefits

About the Role

We are a growing energy transition infrastructure business operating across a number of projects and assets in the UK.

We are looking for a hands-on Finance professional to join the team and support the day-to-day running of the Finance function, whilst developing an increasing focus on how technology can be used to improve the way Finance operates.

This is a broad role suited to someone at an early stage of their Finance career who has a good grounding in transactional accounting, is confident using technology and enjoys finding better ways of doing things.

You will initially spend the majority of your time supporting core Finance activities, including accounts payable, purchase orders, supplier payments, reconciliations and month-end processes. Over time, you will also become increasingly involved in improving processes, systems, reporting and the use of automation across Finance.

You do not need to be an automation or AI specialist. We are more interested in someone who is comfortable with technology, learns systems quickly and is naturally curious about how processes could be made more efficient.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Operations

• Support the day-to-day Finance function across the Group.
• Process supplier invoices and purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure costs are correctly coded and allocated.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries relating to invoices, payments and costs.
• Prepare and support regular supplier payment runs.
• Process other Group payments and transfers as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Reconciliations & Month-End

• Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate unreconciled items.
• Process and reconcile employee expenses and company expenditure.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate differences.
• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Provide accurate transactional information to support financial reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting as required.

Project & Asset Accounting

• Support the accurate tracking and allocation of costs relating to projects and assets.
• Assist with the review of project expenditure and investigate unusual or incorrect cost allocations.
• Support the Finance team with site and project-related financial information.
• Assist with the calculation and validation of relevant project or site costs.

Tax, Compliance & Audit

• Support VAT and other routine tax compliance activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare supporting information and documentation as required.
• Ensure Finance processes are completed in line with established controls and policies.

As you develop within the role, you will have the opportunity to become increasingly involved in improving Finance processes and making better use of technology.

This could include:

• Identifying repetitive or inefficient Finance processes.
• Suggesting ways to simplify or improve existing processes.
• Helping to improve the use of Finance and business systems.
• Improving the flow and quality of financial data between systems.
• Supporting the development of more efficient workflows and reporting.
• Using Excel and other digital tools to analyse information and solve problems.
• Exploring how AI and automation could be used to reduce manual work.
• Supporting the testing and implementation of new tools or processes.
• Helping to document and standardise improved ways of working.

Previous experience delivering automation or AI projects is not essential. What is important is that you are comfortable with technology, willing to learn and interested in understanding how systems can be used to make Finance more efficient.

Technology & Digital Capability

We are looking for someone who is confident using technology and enjoys learning new systems.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Confidence using Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.
• The ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and financial data.
• An interest in AI, automation and emerging Finance technology.
• A willingness to question inefficient processes and suggest improvements.
• A logical and analytical approach to solving problems.
• An understanding of the importance of data accuracy, security and financial controls.

Experience with tools such as Power Query, Copilot, AI applications or workflow automation would be advantageous, but is not essential.

About You

This role would suit someone who is early in their Finance career and wants to develop beyond traditional transactional accounting.

You may have 1–2 years' experience in Finance, Accounts, Transactional Finance or a similar environment and be looking for a role where you can broaden your responsibilities.

You will be:

• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
• Detail-oriented and organised.
• Confident using technology.
• Curious and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working with established processes while also questioning whether they can be improved.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving problems.
• Able to take ownership of day-to-day Finance responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in a growing and changing business.
• Interested in developing your understanding of AI, automation and Finance technology.

AAT, an Accounting degree or equivalent Finance experience would be beneficial, but we are open to candidates from a range of relevant backgrounds.

What the Role Offers

This is an opportunity to join a growing energy transition business at a stage where the Finance function is continuing to develop.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to core Finance operations, project and asset accounting, financial reporting and increasingly Finance systems and process improvement.

For the right person, the role provides scope to develop in two directions: building a strong Finance foundation whilst developing a broader understanding of technology, automation and how Finance functions can operate more effectively.