Finance Analyst

Were looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Group Finance team supporting core expense and allocation activities across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to robust financial reporting in a supportive and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value diverse perspectives experiences and ways of thinking.

What youll be doing:

• Supporting expense and allocated expense reporting across actuals forecast and plan
• Preparing month end and quarter end journals reconciliations and reporting deliverables
• Maintaining governance over expense ledgers chart of accounts and fixed assets
• Producing VAT returns statutory returns and supporting audit requirements
• Delivering management information and analytical support for expense and allocation activity
• Working collaboratively with divisional finance teams and other stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and supporting automation and change initiatives
• Responding to expense and allocation queries and providing system and process guidance

Who were looking for:

• Experience preparing reconciliations financial analysis and reporting within a finance role
• Studying towards or part qualified in ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience
• Confidence working with accounting systems and posting journals to the general ledger
• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Office tools to analyse and present data
• Clear and inclusive communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

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Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time