Financial Analyst, Plant Finance

IKO Industries Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking a Project Finance Senior Analyst for their Manchester office. This role, on a hybrid basis, focuses on managing the Order to Cash process, ensuring accurate billing, compliance, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of finance or accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Eligible for discretionary bonus plan

Healthcare allowance

Contributory pension plan

Qualifications

• 4 years in finance, accounting, or audit experience.
• End-to-end OTC and project finance process experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate process transitions and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and control standards.
• Contribute to process enhancements and drive collaboration across teams.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Focus

Adaptability and Agility

Team Player

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Excel

Oracle

AI tools

Job description

Remote: Hybrid. We are looking for a Project Finance Senior Analyst to join our Global Financial Services (GFS) organization at Inizio. This role supports the financial operations of the business, with a particular focus on Order to Cash related activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to contribute as a trusted partner within complex order to cash activities of a global organization. You will contribute operational excellence to accurate client billing, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. Based out of our Manchester, UK office and operating on a hybrid basis, the position reports to Project Finance leadership (Supervisor or Team Lead).

Responsibilities

• Process Support: Coordinate process transitions and knowledge transfer across teams, contributing to documentation and scalable practices.
• Project Finance Operations: Maintain and update project systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Lead complex billing and reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Identify and resolve systemic issues and inefficiencies in project setup or invoicing.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Drive collaboration with cross‑functional teams to support the Order to Cash process and respond to queries.
• Compliance & Controls: Support adherence to SLAs, finance policies, and internal controls including SOX compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Major contributor to process enhancements by identifying simplification opportunities and supporting automation initiatives.
• Team Culture: Encourage by example a collaborative, high‑performance team environment. Mentor new hires.
• Other: Perform other duties as required.

Note: As the team continues to drive automation and efficiency, responsibilities may evolve. Flexibility and a growth mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4 years in finance, accounting, or audit, may include related internships. End‑to‑end OTC and project finance process experience within a shared services environment is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Comfortable working with numbers and financial data with a high level of accuracy.
• Systems: Skilled in Excel, finance systems, and billing tools. Oracle and AI tools experience is a plus.
• Continuous Improvement: Interest in identifying opportunities for simplification and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Focus: Build professional, responsive relationships across teams.
• Adaptability and Agility: Open to change and able to work in a dynamic environment. Quick to absorb new information and apply it effectively.
• Team Player: Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Flexibility and Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving responsibilities.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Eligible for discretionary bonus plan
• Healthcare allowance
• Contributory pension plan

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long‑term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.