Senior Finance Analyst

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst in Leeds. You will focus on enhancing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and maintaining internal controls. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background, professional qualifications, and excellent analytical skills. This permanent role offers competitive salary and growth opportunities in an impactful environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and financial analysis within the public sector.
• Excellent proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality financial operations by enhancing processes and ensuring accuracy.
• Meet deadlines for financial outputs and improve funding-related reporting.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to protect corporate assets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Innovative mindset

Education

Professional qualifications in accounting (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

It's an exciting time to join this vibrant and growing organisation, a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build upon their Finance analysis experience to elevate their career. Looking to apply your Financial services knowledge and experience of analysis? Well this role could be the one for you.

Client Details

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst to join a booming organisation in central Leeds, and contribute to an exciting chapter in the organisation's history.

Description

As a Senior Finance Analyst you will drive high-quality financial operations by shaping and enhancing processes that align with internal controls-safeguarding corporate assets and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial systems, data, and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and enhance processes to ensure high-quality, accurate financial operations by exploring efficient and innovative approaches in response to evolving challenges and stakeholder needs.
• Meet deadlines for financial outputs, using expertise to drive improvements in portfolio and funding-related reporting.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to protect corporate assets and ensure data and system integrity.
• Accurately process transactions and payments in a timely manner, meeting service and contractual obligations, while identifying and challenging anomalies in financial data.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders to gather required information and provide updates.
• Maintain accurate system data and supporting documentation to meet internal compliance and audit standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify system enhancements and resolve issues for continuous improvement.

Profile

• A successful Senior Finance Analyst should have:
• A strong background in accounting and financial analysis within the public sector.
• Professional qualifications in accounting, such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• An innovative mindset, and a keenness to identify and improve areas for optimisation.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary.
• A permanent position with plentiful opportunities for professional growth.
• Work in Leeds, a vibrant city with excellent transport links.
• A chance to contribute to large and impactful projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Finance Analyst, we encourage you to apply today!