Job type
TemporaryLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
PharmaceuticalsPay
Day Rate
Associate Finance Analyst
Job Specification
Finance Analyst (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: Reading Office (Hybrid – 2–3 days in-person per week)
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (12 months)
Location: Reading Office (Hybrid – 2–3 days in-person per week)
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (12 months)
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated Finance Analyst to provide maternity cover for a 12-month period. The role combines core finance analyst responsibilities with elements of project work and data analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team with journal postings, expense analysis, and project-related financial tasks, while ensuring accuracy and compliance across the general ledger.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform finance analyst duties with elements of project management and analysis.
- Post journals and maintain accurate general ledger records.
- Work with macro-driven Excel files (understanding macros, not creating them).
- Support project setup and data management, particularly within PeopleSoft.
- Contribute to monthly reporting cycles and assist with year-end processes.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure deadlines are met and financial records are audit-ready.
Skills & Experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including working with macros).
- Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting.
- Experience in project work or project-related financial analysis.
- PeopleSoft or ERP system experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Qualifications & Study Support
- Candidates may be studying towards a finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA); full qualification is not required.
- No financial support for exams, but study leave/time off for exams will be provided.
Location & Office Attendance
- Must be local to the Reading office.
- In-person attendance is required 2–3 times per week, especially during training and onboarding.
- Physical presence is essential for effective onboarding; remote training has proven ineffective.
Team Structure & Reporting
- Reporting directly to a senior team member.
- The team consists of four members plus the hiring lead.
Recruitment Timeline & Onboarding
- Target start date: 1st December (mid-December more realistic due to onboarding).
- Onboarding typically takes 10 days.
- Interview process: likely one stage, with final decision by hiring lead
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