Senior Finance Analyst

CGI; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to provide trusted financial insights and support sustainable growth. This role offers the chance to analyze variances, review forecasts, and support commercial decisions while mentoring a Finance Analyst. The ideal candidate will be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified with strong analytical skills. You'll thrive in an inclusive, supportive culture and enjoy competitive benefits, including private healthcare and a share scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified.
• Experience operating as a Senior Finance Analyst.
• Strong financial analysis and accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Clear, confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Review forecasts and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Support commercial decisions and contract accounting.
• Produce clear management reporting and insights.
• Support audits, bids and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Finance & Accounting

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Finance Analyst

At CGI, you'll help drive confident decision-making that underpins the success of complex programmes and long‑term client partnerships. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you'll provide clear, trusted financial insight across a high‑value sector, working closely with senior leaders to shape outcomes and support sustainable growth. You'll be empowered to take ownership, apply creativity to problem‑solving, and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive environment.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK "Best Employer" by the Financial Times. 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, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Responsibilities

• Analyse variances and recommend corrective actions
• Review forecasts and ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Support commercial decisions and contract accounting
• Produce clear management reporting and insights
• Support audits, bids and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver accurate, timely financial analysis across a portfolio of projects generating circa £80m in annual revenue
• Partner with Directors, Sector VPs and project teams to ensure strong forecasting, robust controls and clear financial visibility
• Report to the Financial Controller and mentor a Finance Analyst to support smooth month‑end delivery

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part‑qualified
• Experience operating as a Senior Finance Analyst
• Strong financial analysis and accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Clear, confident communication skills
• Qualified or near‑qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience supporting projects or services‑led environments

Company Culture

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value; you'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Join one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Skills

• Finance & Accounting

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