Senior Finance Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Senior Finance Analyst in Bridgend, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting financial accuracy and compliance. This diverse position offers the opportunity to work closely with business partners, providing insightful analysis and presenting financial results. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values inclusivity and diversity while receiving competitive benefits, including a share scheme that turns you into a partner. If you are ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Excellent Pension

Share Scheme

Support for Armed Forces

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse large data sets and generate useful insights.
• Awareness of accounting standards and ability to identify issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely analysis of financial results.
• Prepare and present financial results to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

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Be part of something interesting and rewarding and join us as Senior Finance Analyst (SFA), at our Bridgend office.

This highly diverse role could suit you if you are looking to take the next step in your career from Finance Analyst to SFA.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will have exposure to a broad range of business partners including senior members of CGI Leadership. This role could suit someone looking to take a step up from an Analyst to an SFA. The role plays a crucial part in supporting the financial aspects of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. We are especially keen to speak with you if you have knowledge and experience of IFRS16 standards within the context of property leases.

When you start your CGI story, not only will you be improving people’s lives, but you can be sure we’ll do the same for you. And the even better news? Our friendly team will keep you inspired and will support you to do what you do best, better.

CGI was recognized in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), which makes you a CGI partner, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces. We are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Work closely with business partners to help them understand their financial drivers, and challenge their assumptions
2. Deliver accurate, insightful, and timely analysis of financial results against plans, forecast, and budget
3. Prepare and present financial results with meaningful/accurate commentary to business unit stakeholders
4. Present analysis in a clear and concise manner allowing the audience to quickly understand the results and recommendations
5. Regular review of cost base and posting of necessary accounting adjustments (Understand internal and external costs and ensure accurate)
6. Analyse Balance sheet entries ensuring balance sheet integrity
7. Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and drive efficiency
8. Ad-hoc finance projects or project-related work.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

1. Ability to analyse large data sets and generate useful information, insights, and conclusions
2. Awareness and understanding of accounting standards and ability to identify issues
3. Applied knowledge in Financial responsibilities, e.g., liaising with auditors and evaluating controls
4. Proactive attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. Action-oriented with a high level of accountability for delivering quality work

Qualifications & Experience:

1. (Desirable) Knowledge and experience of IFRS16 standards within the context of property leases
2. University Degree in Accounting or Finance or similar
3. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or similar) or in final stages of completion
4. Advanced skills with MS Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel
5. Knowledge of Hyperion and PeopleSoft is preferential
6. Demonstrable success in a similar role in a large or complex organisation