Finance Analyst

Location Dartford
Salary £55k - £75k pro rata
Contract Contract
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Cobb & Jones Recruitment are exclusively recruiting a Finance Analyst on a 6 Month FTC to work for a large, Global company based near Dartford.

The Company:

This industry-leading organisation operates on a global scale, delivering complex, high-value programmes across sectors with impact. As they continue to innovate and grow, they’re building a new Strategic Programmes function to streamline operations and drive excellence across continents. This is a company where agility meets purpose – where collaboration, personal growth, and forward-thinking are woven into the culture.

Why Join?

·       High-Impact Role: Be instrumental in setting up critical financial infrastructure and processes that will shape group-wide decision-making.

·       Collaborative Culture: Work side-by-side with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across borders.

·       Growth & Innovation: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values new thinking, encourages creativity, and rewards initiative.

·       International Scope: Gain exposure to international operations, with particular alignment between the UK and Australian hubs.

·       Flexible Environment: Join a business that embraces adaptability and empowers its people to drive meaningful change.

Responsibilities:

·       Establish and manage monthly reporting, forecasting, and financial governance frameworks

·       Partner closely with Strategic Programme leadership and overhead function heads

·       Analyse financial data to uncover performance insights and improvement opportunities

·       Build financial models to evaluate scenarios and support key decision-making

·       Ensure accurate accounting treatment of operating costs and capital expenditures

·       Draft and document processes to support financial control and compliance

·       Provide senior-level financial insights to support group consolidation

Profile:

·       Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong academic background and a knack for simplifying complex financial concepts.

·       You thrive in environments of change and bring a proactive, collaborative spirit to everything you do.

·       Analytical and creative, with the confidence to work independently and the communication skills to influence at senior levels.

·       Experience in liquidity management, forecasting, and financial reporting

·       Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands

·       Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Python, or automation tools is a plus

·       Prior exposure to engineering or construction sectors is considered desirable

On Offer:

·       £55k - £75k basic salary

·       Car allowance

·       6 Month FTC

Apply now

Consultant

Dan Gladwin

Director