Senior Finance Analyst - 14 Month FTC

Smiths Detection; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Finance Analyst for Programmes, where your expertise will drive financial clarity and enhance profitability across key business programmes. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Programme Controllers and Directors, ensuring informed decision-making through in-depth financial analysis. With a focus on process improvement and strong analytical skills, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of the organization. Experience a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, and offers excellent training and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting and revenue recognition is essential.
• Strong analytical abilities to present financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis for key programmes to support decision-making.
• Guide teams to achieve targeted outcomes and address profitability issues.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Project Accounting

Revenue Recognition

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Business

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

Our market leading technology helps prevent the illegal trafficking of narcotics, weapons, explosives and harmful chemicals, making the world a safer place.

About the Role

Internally this role is called Senior Finance Analyst for Programmes, working for our Commercial Finance team, externally, most likely be called Project Accountant.

This is a 14 Month Fixed Term Contract

You’ll play a crucial role by providing essential financial metrics and analysis for key business programmes across EMEA and APAC. You’ll collaborate closely with Programme Controllers, Global Programme Directors, and the Programme Excellence teams, ensuring financial clarity and enhancing programme profitability.

This can be based at either London HQ, Blackfriars Bridge or our COE site, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis on key programmes to drive informed decision-making.
• Guide programme teams to achieve targeted outcomes, addressing cost and profit issues effectively.
• Complete and present monthly programme reports on inventory, unbilled services, deferred costs, and more.
• Support programme controllers with programme inventory, margin baselines, and target profitability analysis.
• Conduct portfolio-level profitability analysis, identifying and communicating key trends.
• Drive Total Gross Margin (TGM) improvement efforts across markets to boost profitability.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Programme Excellence and programme managers, to support financial objectives.

Qualifications

Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition Experience.

Educational Requirements: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of SAP and Power BI.

Analytical Abilities: Proven ability to analyse financial data and present insights to support decision-making.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to deliver clear insights and the “big picture.”

Process Improvement: Ability to identify opportunities for process enhancement and drive continuous improvement.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (www.smithsdetection.com/careers)or LinkedIn.

Additional information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Rail Transportation

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