Financial Analyst

SoTalent; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 35.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sotalent in Livingston, UK, is seeking a motivated finance professional to join the Financial Reporting & Control team on a hybrid basis. You will contribute to monthly reporting, regulatory and statutory reporting, and maintain strong financial controls while supporting business decision-making.

The role offers exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and governance activities within a collaborative finance environment, building experience across reporting, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Ability to analyse financial data and communicate insights clearly.
• Experience in financial reporting and reporting controls is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Support monthly financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet reviews, and management reporting.
• Prepare commentaries and insights on key drivers of performance.
• Assist in statutory/regulatory reporting and audits.
• Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to improve processes.

Kenntnisse

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Month-end reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Part-qualified accountant pursuing a recognized professional accounting qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you passionate about financial reporting, analysis, and maintaining strong financial controls while supporting business decision-making?

We are seeking a motivated finance professional to join a dynamic Financial Reporting & Control team. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial reporting, regulatory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance while working closely with experienced finance professionals in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial reporting activities, including profit and loss analysis, balance sheet reviews, and management reporting.
• Prepare financial commentaries and provide insights into key business and financial performance drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory, regulatory, and management reports.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analyses to maintain robust financial controls.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory filings.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Technical Accounting & Governance

• Support technical accounting assessments and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax-related reporting, disclosures, and financial statement preparation.
• Contribute to legal entity reporting and governance activities.
• Help maintain strong control frameworks and financial documentation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze trends, variances, and key financial movements.
• Provide supporting analysis to aid business planning and decision-making.
• Assist in developing meaningful financial insights and performance metrics.

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with finance teams, auditors, and business stakeholders to support reporting requirements.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on data quality, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Build effective working relationships across multiple functions.

Required Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant pursuing a recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and month-end reporting processes.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, accounting, or finance operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, or reporting tools.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting and financial governance activities.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheet and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.