Your Company:
An exciting opportunity has become available within a leading multi-site commercial organisation that is continuing to invest in its finance function as part of its ongoing growth and development. The business operates across a large and complex property portfolio and is seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst to join its Accounting team based in the Dorset area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of key accounting processes while providing valuable financial insight and analysis to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements and supporting the wider finance function.

Your Roles & Responsibilities:
While in this position your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Producing timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support business performance
• Supporting the Finance Business Partnering team with regular reporting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Taking ownership of key property and estates-related accounting activities, including rent, service charges, rates and insurance costs
• Ensuring accurate calculation, reconciliation and posting of transactional financial data
• Supporting lease accounting and compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Preparing accurate month-end reporting, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Delivering detailed variance analysis and commentary to explain financial performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Supporting budget preparation, forecasting activities and year-end financial processes
• Reviewing and improving financial processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and reporting quality
• Maintaining comprehensive working papers and supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Supporting external and internal audit activities, responding to queries and providing required information
• Working closely with operational stakeholders and non-finance teams to provide financial guidance and support
• Managing and developing junior team members, providing coaching, support and performance feedback
• Building strong relationships across the wider finance function and key business departments

What You Will Need to Apply:
The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified or qualified accountant with previous experience within a commercial finance, management accounting, financial accounting or finance analyst position.
Candidates should possess strong analytical capabilities and the ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and communicate findings clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. A high level of attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate financial reporting within strict deadlines will be essential.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required, alongside experience working with complex financial data and reporting systems. Applicants should be comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative finance team.
Experience within a multi-site, retail, property, commercial or operationally focused business environment would be highly advantageous. Exposure to lease accounting, property-related costs or statutory audit processes would also be beneficial.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, strong problem-solving abilities and a genuine desire to continuously improve processes and reporting standards.

What You Will Get in Return:
A salary of up to £35,000 is available to the successful candidate alongside the opportunity to join a well-established organisation that places significant value on the development of its people.
You will gain exposure to a broad range of financial activities, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business while developing your commercial and technical accounting expertise. The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression, leadership development and further professional growth within a supportive and forward-thinking finance environment.
This position is ideal for an ambitious finance professional seeking a challenging and varied role where they can make a meaningful contribution to business performance while continuing to develop their career.

To investigate this role further, please do not hesitate to contact:

Alexander Booth – Talent Acquisition Specialist

M: 07525 238567
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