Finance Analyst/Senior Finance Analyst (12 Month FTC)

Role overview You''ll own the end-to-end accounting for a group of more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledger is accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-end close through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting. You''ll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You may review manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support the offshore RTR team. A key element will be to lead improvements that make the close faster and more robust.What you''ll do: Entity and process ownershipOwn the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities or process area, and sign off results before they''re submitted to Group.Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by the team. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS and group policy.Analyse and explain PandL and balance sheet movements to Financial Controllers, FPandA and senior finance stakeholders.Balance sheet integrity and reviewReview and approve balance sheet reconciliations, challenge aged or unexplained items, and drive them to resolution.Oversee intercompany matching, settlement and disputes for your entities.Look after your process area''s technical accounting questions, such as new contracts, unusual transactions and policy changes, and escalate when needed.Statutory reporting, audit and controlsAct as the main contact for external auditors on your areas.Make sure key controls in your area are designed and operating ..... full job details .....