Finance Analyst

Are you a part-qualified accountant looking to develop your financial reporting and analysis experience within a purpose-driven organisation?

We're looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Group Financial Control team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounts, audit support and month-end processes while building on their professional qualifications.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll support the delivery of accurate financial information, maintain strong financial controls, and provide insightful analysis that helps inform decision-making across the business.

What you’ll do

• Support the production of accurate and timely monthly financial reporting and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts for Group subsidiaries.
• Assisting with audit requests and helping to ensure queries are resolved promptly.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining appropriate financial controls.
• Producing reports and analysis to explain key financial movements and variances.
• Supporting statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Responding to finance queries and providing support to stakeholders across the business.

What you’ll need

You're a part qualified accountant, working towards completing your professional studies. You’re analytical and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with data and building strong relationships with colleagues across the business. You’re a strong communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. You also have:

• Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office capability.
• Experience in working within a finance or accounting environment and supporting month-end and/or year-end processes.
• Experience preparing journals, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Experience supporting audit processes or preparing information for auditors.

If you're looking for a role that will enhance your technical skills, broaden your experience and support your professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and opportunities to broaden your experience

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Please read before applying

As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

This is a fixed-term contract opportunity for 12 months.

This is a hybrid role with requirement to work two days per week from our London Head Office (Westminster Bridge Road).

Our Assessment Process

Our fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment process involves an online excel exercise, with in personal interviews being held on the 16th and 17th September at our Westminster Bridge Road office.

We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Charlene at [email removed]