Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst
Location: Oxford (Hybrid 3 days a week on-site)
Rate: £37.01 per hour Umbrella
Contract: 6 Months

Morson are recruiting on behalf of a leading global aerospace and defence client for a Financial Analyst to join their finance team on a six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to support financial reporting across defence programmes while contributing to future bid campaigns within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll journals and support payroll activities
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including control and monitoring
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Raise and manage intercompany invoices
• Support statutory audit activities and provide required documentation
• Produce Forex reporting and analysis
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting
• Support financial reporting for defence projects and future bid campaigns

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of finance principles with experience in payroll, fixed asset control, invoicing and Forex reporting
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end processes
• Knowledge of VAT returns and statutory audit support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong report writing and documentation abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of work package management and work package control
• Knowledge of risk management principles

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace and defence organisation, working on high-profile programmes while gaining valuable experience within a collaborative and professional finance team.