Finance Analyst

KennedyPearce are hiring a Finance Analyst for a Facilities Management company based in London. This role is a 12 month maternity contract with the potential to go permanent. This role offers flexibility and will be split between North Greenwich and Heathrow (on average 2/3 days required in the office). The key focus of this role is cost focused and partnering with senior stakeholders and external clients.

The role:

• Ensure invoicing on a regular basis and accurate against contract. Monitor & challenge costs for rebilling purposes. Work with credit control to resolve issues on unpaid invoices.
• Cost - Assist with the review, allocation & reconciliation of worked hours. Monitor mobile phone costs, fuel cards, vehicle expenses and assist with the reporting.
• Reporting & Analysis - Preparing the monthly management pack including Operational KPI's & Department P&L's. Identify areas of concern & communicate to management.
• Assist with the annual budgets and rolling forecasts for costing for pricing purposes. Liaise with budget holders monthly to establish the cause of budget or forecast variances when comparing to actual results. Effectively handle all queries from key budget holders, and proactively help them to manage costs in their areas of the business.
• Complete all monthly accruals/ prepayment/ recharge and reallocation journals.
• Assist operations by acting as point of contact between them and Central finance functions to ensure supplier payments are made promptly.
• Agency timesheets, review submissions before sent to the supplier.

The ideal candidate:

• Will be able to start in April 2025.
• ACCA/ CIMA Finalist or QBE.
• AAT qualified or experience in bookkeeping.
• Relevant commercially focused experience with cost understanding.