Financial Analyst

Hertfordshire | Hybrid
Permanent
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum

A global technology and manufacturing business is recruiting a Financial Analyst to join its European finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for the end-to-end finance activities of a growing international entity, covering financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet ownership, forecasting, controls, and business partnering.

The role will act as the key finance contact for the entity, ensuring accurate and timely reporting while working closely with operational stakeholders across the business. It will suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable taking ownership, managing multiple priorities, and combining strong technical accounting with forecasting, analysis, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning the month-end close and financial reporting process for an international entity
• Managing the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information
• Taking ownership of balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding items
• Preparing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and financial commentary
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
• Supporting revenue recognition and accounting for complex contracts
• Submitting financial information into the group consolidation and reporting systems
• Supporting statutory accounts preparation, external audit, and tax requirements
• Maintaining and strengthening financial controls in line with group policy
• Supporting banking, payments, cash management, and other operational finance activities
• Partnering with operational and finance stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making
• Managing multiple reporting deadlines and competing priorities across the month
• Supporting wider regional finance activity, process improvement, and transformation initiatives where required