Financial Analyst - working capital

Morson Talent; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Half-day Fridays

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 40 hours extra annual leave

Volunteering time

Life cover

Employee mental wellbeing app

Discounts

Hybrid working

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting a Finance Analyst - Working Capital in Crawley. You will enhance cash flow management and working capital performance by analysing key metrics and delivering insightful reports.

Hybrid setup with three office days supports collaboration with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams. The role suits a (part-)qualified accountant or experienced professional who can turn complex financial data into actionable insights and drive continuous improvement, including AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis or operational finance.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.
• Experience using ERP systems or business intelligence tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial insights clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse key working capital metrics, including receivables, payables, inventory, customer advances and capital expenditure.
• Develop insightful reports, dashboards and forecasts to support effective business decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to identify opportunities to improve cash flow and working capital performance.
• Prepare monthly cash flow and working capital reports for senior leadership.
• Identify financial trends, risks and opportunities, translating data into clear recommendations.
• Investigate discrepancies in financial data and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including AI and automation to enhance cash analysis and reporting.

Skills

Cash flow forecasting

Working capital analysis

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

ERP systems

BI tools

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Salary: Up to £70k

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

Make a Real Impact on Business Performance

Join a leading global technology organisation with a strong presence across the UK, operating in sectors including defence, space, aerospace and digital security. With a workforce of more than 83,000 employees worldwide and over 7,500 people in the UK, the organisation delivers innovative technology solutions that support national security, stability and business growth.

Finance Analyst - Working Capital, you will play a key role in improving business performance through effective cash flow management and working capital optimisation.

Working within the UK Corporate Finance team, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Commercial functions, providing insightful analysis, reporting and forecasting across receivables, payables, inventory and capital expenditure.

By transforming complex financial data into meaningful insights, you will help identify risks, trends and opportunities, support strategic decision-making and contribute to improved cash performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant, or someone qualified by experience, who has strong analytical skills and enjoys turning financial data into actionable business insights.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyse key working capital metrics, including receivables, payables, inventory, customer advances and capital expenditure.
• Develop insightful reports, dashboards and forecasts to support effective business decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to identify opportunities to improve cash flow and working capital performance.
• Prepare monthly cash flow and working capital reports for senior leadership.
• Identify financial trends, risks and opportunities, translating complex data into clear recommendations.
• Investigate discrepancies in financial data and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of AI and automation to enhance cash analysis and reporting processes.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis or operational finance.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.
• Experience using ERP systems or business intelligence tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships across Finance, Operations and Commercial teams.
• A proactive mindset, with an interest in continuous improvement, automation and data-driven decision-making.

What's on Offer?

You'll benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Half-day Fridays, usually finishing around 13:00.
• 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to buy up to 40 hours of additional annual leave per year, pro rata.
• 24 hours of paid volunteering time.
• Life cover.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
• Employee shopping discounts across major brands and retailers.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with 3 days per week in the office.

Additional benefits and employee programmes may also be available, depending on the role.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, this position requires Security Check (SC) clearance.

Existing SC clearance would be advantageous. However, applicants who do not currently hold clearance must be willing and able to undergo the necessary vetting process, achieve the required clearance and maintain it before commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC clearance, applicants will generally need to have lived in the UK for the previous 5 years. In certain circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' UK residence within the last 5 years may be accepted, subject to additional overseas checks.

For further information, please visit the UK Government's security vetting guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute their unique strengths.

Equal opportunities, fair pay and appropriate working conditions are integral to our approach. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to supporting diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing.

Interested in This Opportunity?

If you're passionate about financial analysis, working capital optimisation and helping businesses make informed decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

If this opportunity isn't quite right for you, you can also join our talent community to be considered for other potential opportunities.

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

Join a forward-thinking global technology organisation and help shape the future through financial insight, innovation and collaboration.