Finance Analyst

Support the Finance Business Partner and FP&A Manager in delivering financial forecasting, budgeting and commercial analysis to support business performance and growth. Coordinate and support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate reporting of financial results and participation in business performance reviews.

Communicate key reporting deadlines and prepare reporting templates to ensure timely and accurate submissions from Business Line Leaders. Provide financial analysis, insights and commercial support to aid decision-making across the business. Support the management of working capital, cost control initiatives, capital expenditure and investment appraisals.

Ensure compliance with mandatory financial controls, policies and governance requirements. Develop, automate and maintain dashboards, reports and analytical tools to improve visibility of business performance. Conduct sales, cost and operational data analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to drive performance improvements. Support financial modelling, ad hoc analysis and business projects as required.

Ensure the accurate collection, upload, reconciliation and reporting of financial and operational metrics. Monitor performance trends, investigate variances and perform root cause analysis to support continuous improvement. Collaborate with operational and finance stakeholders to provide timely, accurate and actionable business insights.

You are a highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for turning data into meaningful business insights. You enjoy working with complex datasets, challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities to improve processes and performance.

With strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, you are comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the business and using data-driven insights to support decision-making., Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA), or progress towards qualification, would be advantageous.

Advanced Excel skills essential, including working with large and complex datasets (assessment included as part of the selection process). Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills, with excellent attention to detail. Proven ability to use data and insights to support business decision-making. Experience producing insightful reporting and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a range of stakeholders. Passion for automation, continuous improvement and process efficiency. Experience within a finance, FP&A, data analytics or similar analytical environment. Knowledge of Power Query, Power Pivot and DAX would be advantageous. Experience in a multi-divisional organisation and knowledge of the TIC industry would be beneficial.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

Competitive salary/benefits Development and career opportunities around the Globe Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.