Senior Analyst, Reconciliations

NewDay; Leeds; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NewDay is seeking a Senior Reconciliation Analyst to strengthen financial controls within Finance Operations. You’ll deliver reconciliations, analyze risks and act as SME to support stakeholders across the business.

The role emphasises automation, process improvements and capability-building to improve accuracy and reduce operational risk across reconciliation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience performing GL, balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills with data analysis capability.
• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent QBE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation activities in line with policy.
• Analyse performance metrics and identify reconciliation risks.
• Act as SME for Finance Operations reconciliations and guide stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance Systems to enhance ReconNet performance and automated matching.
• Drive process improvements and automation across reconciliation activities.
• Support cross-skilling and development of the reconciliation team.

Skills

General Ledger reconciliations

Balance sheet controls

Excel proficiency

Automation opportunities

Stakeholder management

ACCA/CIMA QC or QBE

End-to-end process mapping

Analytical skills

Education

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Tools

ReconNet

SUN General Ledger

Job description

As a Senior Reconciliation Analyst, you'll play an important role in maintaining strong financial controls across NewDay's Finance Operations function. Working closely with the Reconciliation Manager, you'll deliver robust reconciliation processes, identify and resolve risks, and act as a subject matter expert to support stakeholders across the business.

You'll also help drive automation, process improvements and team capability, ensuring accurate financial reporting while strengthening financial control, reducing operational risk and delivering greater efficiency across the reconciliation function.

How You'll Contribute

• You'll deliver daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation activities, ensuring General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations are completed in line with policy and controls.
• You'll analyse performance metrics, identify reconciliation risks and support the resolution of outstanding items and complex breaks.
• You'll act as a subject matter expert for Finance Operations reconciliations, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the business.
• You'll partner with Finance Systems to enhance ReconNet performance, improve automation and maximise automated match rates.
• You'll drive process improvements and efficiencies across reconciliation activities, helping to strengthen controls and reduce operational risk.
• You'll support the development and cross-skilling of the wider reconciliation team, ensuring strong capability across products, platforms and reconciliation types.

We're Looking For These Essential Skills

• Ability to perform and review complex General Ledger, balance sheet, bank and cashbook reconciliations within a controlled financial environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability, enabling you to investigate issues, interpret large datasets and develop effective resolution plans.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and balance sheet controls.
• Ability to map end-to- end processes, identify risks and control weaknesses, and drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent qualified by experience (QBE).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and influence colleagues across Finance and the wider business.

It's a Plus If You Also Have These Skills

• Knowledge of SUN General Ledger and ReconNet applications.
• Understanding of reconciliation tool configuration and optimisation to improve automated matching and operational efficiency.
• Experience working within financial services, particularly card, lending or payments environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting leadership teams with performance monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Externally this role may also be known as Senior Reconciliation Analyst, Financial Control Analyst, Finance Operations Analyst, Reconciliation Specialist, Banking Reconciliation Analyst, Payments Reconciliation Analyst or Balance Sheet Reconciliation Analyst. #BC1

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Permanent