Financial Analyst

Summary

Salary: competitive package

Grade: 2A

Reporting Line: Senior Management Accountant

Contact Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Chesterfield

What to expect

As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for providing the business unit teams with relevant and timely management reporting and accounting services, you will support delivery of the financial period end process, providing excellent accounting services and relevant financial analysis.

Support production of high-quality supporting information that satisfies external and internal audit requests, as well as supporting continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes, working closely with team members and key stakeholders to prioritise deliverables.

We are prepared to give the right candidate training and support to further their knowledge and skills for the role

What we can do for you

Our people are the driving force behind our business, we are proud of the energy, commitment and customer focus we have in common. In addition to the competitive salary we offer, in return for your hard work, you will also receive:

25 days annual leave that increases with tenure

Generous pension contribution

Access to Benenden Healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection after 12 months service

Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform

Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

At Post Office our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words, we actively foster an inclusive workplace culture that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We believe that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is not only important but essential to our success and growth; our priority is building a business that represents the communities we serve across the nation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace our employees’ differences; Post Office wants people from all walks of life working here and we welcome your application. That’s how we build Everybody’s Business.

What you’ll need to succeed

As an experienced Finance Analyst with experience of delivering high quality, timely accurate management reporting, you will possess strong analytical skills with a 'Can Do' attitude. You will possess a continuous improvement mindset and be able to deliver excellent financial analysis. In addition to this, You will:

• AAT (or equivalent) qualified / part qualified or qualified by relevant experience. Experience of period end, including calculating and preparing accruals & prepayments, producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating differences.
• Experience in analysing large datasets and producing reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Good understanding of finance systems (particularly SAP and BI).
• Experience of working in an environment with strong financial control requirements.
• Experience in managing & influencing relationships with internal/external parties.
• Good Excel skills – SUMIFs, Pivots, Lookups, etc.

About us

Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.

We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.