Finance Analyst

This role is short term contract cover for 2 months

Outside IR35

Our Client has a requirement for a Finance Analyst  Orders to Cash) O2C, who will be required to work on a short term contract basis in Maidenhead with a hybrid working arrangement.

Role Purpose:

The Finance Analyst – O2C will support the Finance Shared Services function by collecting, processing, validating and presenting accurate financial data. The role is responsible for supporting cash, debtor and working capital management activities, maintaining financial controls, and providing insightful reporting to support business performance.

Working closely with project teams, treasury and FP&A functions, the successful candidate will contribute to financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily cash reporting, ensuring all receipts and payments are accurately identified and recorded.

• Support the posting and reconciliation of bank statements, ensuring transactions are correctly matched and cleared.

• Develop and monitor O2C KPIs to identify operational efficiencies and areas of risk.

• Resolve debtor ledger queries and maintain accurate joint venture debtor records.

• Manage central reporting of debtor positions and associated risks.

• Prepare WIP and group debt reporting.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items or discrepancies.

• Liaise with project and treasury teams regarding the setup and closure of project bank accounts.

• Support ad hoc finance projects, process improvements and system developments.

• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and governance processes.

• Provide financial information and analysis to stakeholders across the business.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

• Minimum two years' experience within a finance or accounting role.

• Experience supporting process improvement and system optimisation initiatives.

• Ability to investigate and resolve financial anomalies.

• Experience of stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

• Understanding of cashflow management and working capital principles desirable.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience of Oracle EnterpriseOne or similar ERP systems.

• Power BI experience desirable.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to prepare and interpret management information and financial reports.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, ledger structures and financial controls.

• Awareness of internal controls, risk management and segregation of duties.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Proactive approach to process improvement and continuous development.

• Resilient, adaptable and collaborative working style.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Finance Analyst – O2C looking for new employment.