Junior Finance Analyst

Last Mile Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Last Mile Group is recruiting a Junior Finance Analyst in Hamilton, Glasgow. You will report to the Head of Billing and Non-Contestable Cost Management and support the non-contestable elements of each project.

The role focuses on accuracy of templates, budgeting comparisons, and liaising with water companies and internal teams. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday, pension contributions, cycle-to-work and private medical cover, with flexible start/finish times for

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain non-contestable templates for all Last Mile Design and Build North and Scotland projects and sites, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Job description

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Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:00

Competitive

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Glasgow

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

Job Category:

Finance

Company:

Design & Build

Contractual Base:

Fenick House (Hamilton)

Job Introduction

Junior Finance Analyst - Hamilton, Glasgow

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Finance team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Junior Finance Analyst to join us.

As a Junior Finance Analyst, you will report to the Head of Billing and Non-Contestable Cost Management, playing an important role in the effective management of the non-contestable elements of each project.

What's in it for you as a Junior Finance Analyst?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stream - Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Junior Finance Analyst:

• Create and maintain non-contestable templates for all Last Mile Design and Build North and Scotland projects and sites, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Reconcile non-contestable templates against budgets and actuals, identifying and resolving any differences.
• Liaise with Incumbent Water Companies and internal departments to manage queries and support timely resolutions.
• Create variations in simPRO for changes to non-contestable budgets, ensuring updates are billed to customers, and any budget differences are corrected.
• Support month end reporting by preparing non-contestable analysis, variance narratives, Water Remedials reporting and POC Costs Unknown Journals.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience of working in a Finance role
• IT Literate with use of Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Junior Finance Analyst?

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the 'last mile' of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.

Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a 'one-stop shop' for new utility connections.

We're proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.