Senior Finance Analyst - Maternity Cover

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Senior Finance Analyst - Maternity Cover, London

Client: BSI

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Great that you're thinking about a career with BSI!

Senior Finance Analyst - Maternity Cover

Full time

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the BSI Knowledge Solution Finance team as Senior Finance Analyst reporting into the Financial Controller.

The focus for the role of Senior Finance Analyst is supporting the Financial Controller with managing risk and controls for the Knowledge Solutions business and overseeing financial and reporting management of funding provided by the DBT (Department for Business and Trade) in support of standardization.

The DBT is responsible for UK Government policy on standards-making, accreditation, and conformity assessment, and works closely with BSI, the UK’s National Standards Body.

This role supports governance for the division, with accountability for UK government funded projects, especially with DBT.

Responsibilities:

This role offers exposure across governance, risk, controls, operations, and finance teams, involving interaction at both Executive and delivery levels within BSI and DBT. You will develop internal processes and reporting for robust governance over funded activities, focusing on financial robustness and clear reporting. You will also assist the Financial Controller with tasks supporting the finance framework for control and governance.

Funding responsibilities

• Manage all funding-related finances, including revenue recognition, cost tracking, balance sheet reporting, with proper documentation.

Secretariat & reporting

• Provide secretariat services for meetings (agenda, scheduling, minutes).
• Produce performance tracking reports annually as per GFA requirements.

Interactions

Act as the main contact for:

• BSI Finance Shared Service Centre, overseeing funded travel schemes and balance sheet review.
• Assistant Director of Hallmarking, Standards & Accreditation in the UK Department for Business and Trade.
• Collaborate with the Government and Industry Engagement Director on funded programmes.
• Manage relationships with BSI project owners to ensure project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Deputise for the Financial Controller when needed.

Requirements:

• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with funding agreements, controls, and governance is advantageous.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and deliver results.
• Ability to quickly analyze diverse information.
• Strong project management and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• SAP knowledge is desirable.

BSI offers a competitive package, international environment, flexible hours, ongoing training, and benefits including 27 days annual leave, health and life insurance, pension, and more.

Join us to contribute to making the world more sustainable and resilient. Headquartered in London, BSI is a global leader in standards and certification services, with over 100 years of experience.

If you are interested, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

D&I Policy

BSI values diversity and aims to create an inclusive environment. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

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Interviews may be face-to-face or virtual, depending on circumstances. Please discuss your preferences with our recruitment team if invited.