Financial Analyst - Fixed Term Contract

Role overview

Reporting and analysis

• Prepare concession financial information, variance analysis, and commentary for monthly, quarterly, half-year, and full-year reporting cycles, including HFM submissions.
• Assist with quarterly forecasts and annual budgets, including analysis and commentary.
• Operate the monthly swap valuation toolkit, such as FIS or similar.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and analysis.
• Update financial models and apply accounting overlays.

Accounts, audit, and risk

• Coordinate audit backup schedules and support external financial audits.
• Support statutory accounts for investment holding entities, including technical accounting judgements and coordination with auditors and BBI directors for approvals.
• Review and submit compliance statements for investment holding entities and use the Blueprint company secretarial database.
• Coordinate structured risk reporting with operational teams and senior leaders, supporting internal controls and SBU-level risk communications.

Team support

• Help plan graduate tasks, provide regular performance feedback, and maintain engagement.
• Support, motivate, and encourage the development of team members reporting into the role.

Essential qualifications and skills

• Degree-level qualification with a minimum 2:1.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements, including FRS 101/102 and IFRS.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, including Power Query, Microsoft Word, and HFM skills.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving and improvement.

Preferred qualifications

• A fully qualified accountant is preferred; candidates with significant progress toward ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent recognised qualification will also be considered.
• Experience in complex technical accounting and consolidation is advantageous.

Working arrangements

• The employer describes smart working flexibility, including up to 40% remote working where roles allow; this is not stated as a specific arrangement for this role.

About Balfour Beatty