Financial Analysis and Budget Officer

Better Cotton Initiative; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international sustainability organization based in Westminster, UK, is seeking a Financial Analysis and Budget Officer to support budgeting and reporting processes. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the quality and accuracy of financial information. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience with financial tools, ensuring timely budgetary communication across non-financial audiences. Hybrid working and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Continuous learning and development

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and budgeting.
• Proficiency in reporting and data visualization tools.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support internal budgeting and planning processes.
• Redesign and improve financial reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for managers.
• Upload approved budgets into financial systems.
• Develop and maintain reporting templates.
• Assist in answering budget-related queries.
• Check data quality in financial ERP systems.
• Analyze financial data for trends.
• Streamline budgeting and reporting processes.

Skills

Budgetary planning

Financial data analysis

Reporting tools proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Salesforce/Certinia

Job description

Job Overview

The role holder will primarily report to the Financial Analysis Manager within the Global Finance Team and secondarily report to the Financial Budget and Reporting Manager. The purpose of this role is to:

• Enable the organization to have accurate, timely and reliable budgetary information, empower budget holders, and communicate with a largely non‑finance audience. Goal driven and able to meet budgetary objectives.
• Participate in delivering a step‑change of financial data reporting, improving the quality, accuracy and timeliness of critical management information to drive decision‑making.

To achieve this, you will be involved in the budget process, in the development of reporting and monitoring tools and, more generally, in matters relating to the quality and analysis of financial data. The Financial Analysis and Budget Officer will engage primarily with all budget holders within the organization and with the teams responsible for revenue generation. You will communicate and work in close collaboration with support function teams, including general accounting, IT and procurement teams, to deliver smooth processes and integrated fit‑for‑purpose reports that are easily accessible in the financial IT system.

Responsibilities

• Support the internal budgeting and planning process to meet the needs of the organization and ensure its smooth running.
• Support the redesign, adaptation and improvement of internal financial reporting and management information.
• Assist the financial analysis manager to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports by extracting, compiling and formatting financial data into clear and concise management reports.
• Support the financial budget and reporting manager to upload approved budget into our financial system.
• Develop, maintain and update reporting templates and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, Salesforce/Certinia or other tools, in collaboration with other support functions team members (including IT).
• Assist in answering queries from budget holders on actual versus budget variations.
• Check data quality in Certinia (financial ERP) and ensure consistency of information, liaising between budget holders, budgeting team and general accounting team. Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to reconcile data discrepancies, reviewing both general and analytical accounting aspects.
• Assist in analysing financial data to identify trends and variances and support managers for any ad‑hoc requests. Perform analysis with practical and timely financial information.
• Help streamline budgeting and reporting processes and automate repetitive tasks.

Hiring Process

Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our People & Culture team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human‑led assessment experience.

Initial Screening: Applicant screening is a crucial step that may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate suitability. Resumes and cover letters are reviewed, and initial background checks may be conducted.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be invited to one or more rounds of interviews with stakeholders such as the hiring manager, team members and senior management.

Assessment and Testing: Depending on the role, assessments, technical tests or skills evaluations may be required.

Reference Checks: Reference checks validate work history, skills and qualifications.

Offer Stage: Following interviews, assessments and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates fit and offers a formal job offer letter detailing employment terms. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

Values

• Trustworthy (honest, transparent, credible)
• Integrity (responsible, authentic)
• Positive (problem‑solving, pragmatic)
• Engaging (adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
• Daring (courageous, innovative, game‑changing)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – once a week in the central London office
• Opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
• Continuous learning and development
• Pension scheme
• A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Opportunity to make your mark and make a difference

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human and financial resources. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution.