Finance Transformation Senior Analyst - 6 month FTC

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Why we're hiring

As part of our ongoing transformation, we are seeking a Finance Transformation Senior Analyst to join our Enterprise Technology Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting and strengthening our financial operations during a pivotal period of change. We are looking for a candidate who can start as soon as possible and make an immediate impact on this important transformation journey.

What you'll be doing

Finance Transformation & Project Delivery

• Support the delivery of key finance transformation initiatives across the Enterprise Technology Finance function, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
• Manage project plans, track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks and dependencies.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Technology, and Operations teams to gather, validate, and transform financial data that supports strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with the ET Finance Transformation Senior Manager to drive transformation priorities and deliver business value.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Modelling

• Support the redesign and implementation of enhanced budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions, cost optimisation, and long-term planning.
• Deliver meaningful insights through financial analysis of performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial plans remain aligned to business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build strong relationships across Finance, Technology, and the wider business, acting as a trusted partner throughout transformation programmes.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for senior leadership, communicating progress, risks, and recommendations.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops to drive alignment, decision-making, and successful project outcomes.

Process Improvement & Change

• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardise, and automate finance processes and controls.
• Develop and implement best-practice processes and documentation to improve efficiency, governance, and scalability.
• Stay informed on emerging finance transformation trends, tools, and technologies, bringing innovative ideas to enhance ways of working.

What you'll need

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, or CA.
• Operating in Fast-Paced Environments – Proven ability to perform under pressure, particularly during transformation initiatives and year-end reporting cycles.

• Technical Accounting Knowledge – Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards is desirable

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Systems & Tools – Advanced Excel skills, with experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Data & Visualisation – Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and leveraging tools such as Power BI or Tableau to generate insights.
• Financial Analysis & Modelling – Strong analytical capability, with experience building robust financial models and assumptions.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Project Delivery – Highly organised, with a track record of managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Confident communicator, able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for a broad range of stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive & Collaborative – A self-motivated team player with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach and a willingness to embrace feedback.
• Detail-Oriented – Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Adaptable & Resilient – Thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment and remains effective when managing change.

Who you are

You're open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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