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Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Oxford, UK
Duration: 6 Months (Likely Extension)
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift timings: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. Our client, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space. With major operations in the UK, our client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense systems, and space exploration, our client employs over 130,000 people worldwide.
Job Description
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting for defence projects and contribute to future bid campaigns. The successful candidate will play a key role in finance operations, ensuring accurate reporting, financial control, compliance, and support for month-end and statutory reporting activities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll journals and payroll-related activities.
- Manage fixed asset control and monitoring.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Handle intercompany invoicing.
- Support statutory audit activities.
- Produce Forex reporting.
- Complete month-end finance activities.
- Support financial reporting for defence programmes.
- Assist finance activities related to future bid campaigns.
Essential Skills & Experience
Candidates should demonstrate experience rather than relying solely on formal qualifications. Required experience includes:
- Strong understanding of finance principles.
- Experience with payroll processing.
- Fixed asset control and monitoring.
- Invoicing and financial administration.
- Forex reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Solid understanding of work package management and work package control.
- Knowledge of risk management principles.
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Additional Requirements
- Occasional travel within the UK and Europe.
- Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
- Flexible working arrangements available (37.5-hour working week).
- Eligible to obtain Ministry of Defence (MoD) Security Clearance.
- DBS clearance required; current SC clearance preferred.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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