Financial Operations Analyst (Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in Northern Ireland is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst. This role involves managing financial processes in the utilities market while ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working scheme, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance & employer-matched pension

Flexible start and finish times

25+ days annual leave plus public holidays

On-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits

Collaborative team culture with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in finance admin or transactional finance role.
• Detail-oriented with strong Excel skills and multiple systems comfort.
• Experience in a regulated environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing settlement processes and publishing financial reports.
• Conducting cashflow and credit risk checks and ensuring compliance.
• Support process improvements and documentation updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Time management

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, or a related discipline

Job description

Financial Operations Analyst

VANRATH are delighted to be working with a leading organisation in Northern Ireland, known for its impact within the energy and infrastructure sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to join a forward-thinking team as a Financial Operations Analyst, contributing to the financial integrity of a fast-moving and highly regulated environment.

What You'll Get

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, purpose-driven finance operations team at the heart of the energy sector. You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance & employer-matched pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• 25+ days annual leave plus public holidays
• On-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
• A collaborative team culture with real progression opportunities

What You'll Do

As a Financial Operations Analyst, you'll support the smooth financial operation of the utilities market by managing settlement processes, verifying data, and publishing financial reports. Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and validating settlement documents and market reports
• Conducting daily and weekly cashflow and credit risk checks
• Working with internal systems to monitor and process financial data
• Publishing timely financial reports and market communications
• Handling stakeholder queries and escalating issues where needed
• Supporting process improvements, system testing, and documentation updates
• Ensuring compliance with financial codes and operational deadlines

About You

You'll thrive in a deadline-driven environment and enjoy working with financial data, systems, and collaborative teams. You will have:

Essential:

• 1-2 years' experience in a finance admin or transactional finance role
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel skills and comfort using multiple systems
• Effective time management and ability to prioritise under pressure
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Degree in Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• 2+ years' post-graduate experience in a financial role
• Experience in a regulated or process-heavy environment

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
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