Senior Financial Analyst

4 days ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Wood PLC Full time

Job Overview


We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Sheet Metal & Fabrication team in a hybrid role that requires at least two days in our Bedford office.



Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely recording of all accounting entries within your area of control, providing timely financial data to internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Project Accounting Activities: Lead end-to-end project accounting activities for the respective service line, preparing monthly financial reports covering P&L, AR / Unbilled, Backlog, and utilisation.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare annual budget, forecasts, and rolling forecasts in conjunction with management, validating backlog and inputs from BD and operations.
  • Payroll and Supplier Processing: Timely and accurate processing of payroll, supplier, intercompany, and ad-hoc payments, including review and authorisations.
  • VAT Return Information: Prepare and extract quarter VAT return information for EY, liaising with tax managers for VAT reporting.
  • Invoicing and Cash Collection: Management of invoices to ensure timely preparation and submission, focusing on cash collection and optimisation of DSO.
  • Finance Reconciliations: Ensure all relevant finance reconciliations are prepared, analysed, and reviewed on a monthly basis, including critical accounts and daily bank reconciliation.
  • Audit Support: Engagement with external, internal, and client auditors to support successful completion of audits.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement within the contract, sharing best practice within the function.
  • Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis: Execution of various ad-hoc financial analysis and tasks as required.


Requirements

  • Qualifications: Further education through College or University with a recognised accounting qualification, preferably working towards CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent.
  • Accounting Experience: Good level of accounting experience is required, proficient user of Excel.
  • Supervision and Management Skills: People supervision and management skills, good commercial knowledge, and ability to form and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Communication Skills: Good communication skills both verbal and written, able to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels within the organisation.


About Us

Wood PLC is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. Our company values diversity and inclusion, recognising the value of a diverse workforce.



We offer a competitive salary range of £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday entitlement.



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