Senior Analyst – Financial Control

The Financial Control Team plays a vital role in protecting the organisation’s financial integrity. The purpose of this role is to ensure that our financial ledgers are accurate, complete, compliant, and delivered on time - enabling informed and responsible decision‑making across the business. This position offers broad exposure across month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end processes. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Finance function to deliver reliable reporting and high‑quality financial outputs. The role also contributes to maintaining strong relationships with regulators and auditors. You will support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of day‑to‑day activities. As a valued member of the Financial Control Team, you will help advance the Finance function’s vision of becoming a true Centre of Excellence. Key Areas of Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles, ensuring accuracy, completeness, compliance, and timely delivery of high‑quality financial results. Prepare and post accounting entries, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance with journal policies. Assist in producing monthly accounts (including flash reporting and parent company reporting), providing insight through variance analysis and performance commentary. Prepare key audit information for internal and external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider Finance team and with stakeholders outside Finance to enhance end‑to‑end reporting processes. Apply relevant accounting standards—IFRS experience preferred. Contribute to the design, enhancement, and embedding of internal controls that reduce errors, prevent fraud, and promote operational efficiency. Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances promptly. Demonstrate resilience and flexibility in managing deadlines and changing priorities. Support cross‑training within the team to build shared knowledge and ensure process continuity. Qualifications: Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or part‑qualified with relevant industry experience. Strong understanding of accounting ledgers and management accounts. Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and double‑entry bookkeeping. Knowledge & Skills: Continuous Learning: Eager to develop skills across technical, industry and functional areas. Governance Awareness: Broad understanding of technical governance and control frameworks. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to a range of audiences. Engagement: Actively participates in the wider Finance community. Stakeholder Management: Confident working with stakeholders at all levels. Proactivity: Willing to question existing processes and contribute to strategic improvements. Deadline Management: Coordinates multiple priorities effectively and responds promptly to requests. Time Management: Balances control, efficiency, and value‑adding activities. Data Analysis: Able to interpret and interrogate data to draw meaningful insights. Organisation: Works methodically with strong attention to detail. Resilience: Remains calm and adaptable under pressure.