Finance Analyst (12 Month FTC)

Wincanton PLC

Finance Analyst (12 Month FTC)

Salary Not Specified

Wincanton PLC, Northampton

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 610a77c0bdf946ab883ea59aa5087d32

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer (12 month FTC) to join the Cygnia shared user locations, within the eFulfilment sector. This is a varied but demanding role that drives the customer profitability insight, to enable effective commercial decisions, which help support the growth and profitability agenda for this business.
Hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00.
The role is hybrid with a requirement be in the office 3 days per week and 4 days per week for month end.
How will you contribute?

  • Collate, assess and validate financial data to enable insightful analysis of customer performance and profitability. Reviewing contractual terms to ensure the accurate invoicing of activity carried out is in line with terms, or that additional revenue has been invoiced.

  • Work with the Finance Manager on creating required reports, Management Information, etc. that facilitate the above, and provide further timely and insightful data to the Operators to drive improved business performance.

  • Work alongside non-financial managers to ensure that costs are captured and allocated accurately along with understanding of key cost drivers, budget and flex mechanisms.

  • Reporting and monitoring of key performance indicators and non-financials to support service delivery and contractual commitments.

  • Preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting and interpretation of the operations on a weekly and periodic basis.

  • Supporting with onboarding of new customer commercials.

  • Support the Finance Manager with the delivery of the annual budgets and customer forecasts to timelines and standards.

  • Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

  • Undertake nominal ledger tasks including processing journals, nominal ledger cross charges and period end reconciliations.

  • Balance sheet preparation including robust reconciliations to support balances.

  • Involvement in site projects from a finance perspective including budgetary control, tracking and reporting on project spend, forecasting and continuous improvement costings.

  • Payroll reconciliations.

    Studying towards AAT/ CIMA/ ACCA.

  • Ability to build relationships at all levels.

  • Be proactive, inquisitive with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance.

  • A keen eye for detail and financial controls.

  • Be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards.

  • Must be flexible and respond positively and accurately to internal and external customer requests.

  • Have excellent PC skills and be able to understand and harness IT and systems to benefit the operation.

  • Has a 'can do' attitude, demonstrating drive, energy and a commitment.

    Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.


  • Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

    Our Commitment

    We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

    Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
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    In addition to a generous salary , we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.