Finance Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join a highly respected aviation services provider based in Luton. This role offers you the chance to take ownership of financial processes for selected Fixed Base Operations (FBOs), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful analysis that drives business performance. You will be part of a supportive finance team where your expertise will be valued.

Job Title – Finance Analyst

Salary - £35k per annum

Contract length – 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Location – Luton

Working Pattern – Hybrid

Job responsibilities

• Full ownership of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for allocated FBOs.
• Preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial reporting.
• Variance analysis against budget with supporting commentary and insights.
• Monthly income statement review and reconciliation of key financial lines.
• Production and review of balance sheet reconciliations in coordination with the Shared Service team.
• Maintain and improve internal controls at site level, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant.
• Visit sites periodically to build strong relationships, improve controls, and identify any financial or operational inefficiencies.
• Lead on various ad-hoc projects and analysis requests as directed by the UK Finance Manager.
• Serve as the internal system (BPC) contact for finance, contributing to improvements in credit control and billing processes.
• Collaborate with operational managers to improve financial understanding and drive better business performance.
• Support audit processes, group tax reporting packs, and statutory account submissions.
• Handle aspects of VAT, inter-company charges, sales invoicing accuracy, and compliance checks.
• Provide coaching and peer support to junior members of the finance team when needed.

Experience needed

• Bring experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• A proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, both finance and non-finance.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Display confidence communicating financial data clearly and constructively.
• Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise across multiple workstreams.
• A solid understanding of credit control, invoice processing, and general ledger maintenance.
• Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs).
• Confident with ERP systems (experience with Sage 50, Sage 200, Oracle or similar would be advantageous).
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

If this interests you, please apply now.

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