Job Description:

We are partnering exclusively with a market leading company in the construction materials sector, in their search for a Senior Financial Analyst. This is a 12-month temporary role based in Leicester, offering a hybrid working model and a day rate of up to £400 via PAYE for the right candidate.

The role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will provide high-quality finance support and analytical business partnering to local management teams. You will work closely with the team to deliver divisional R2R (Record to Report) services while driving financial and sustainability performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Analysis: Review and analyse divisional financial and sustainability results, providing decision support for market, product, and commercial activities.

• Reporting & Planning: Produce monthly reporting packs for the Finance Director and Executive team, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and capex processes.

• Financial Control: Ensure compliance, participate in annual audits, and attend fixed asset verifications or inventory stock takes when required.

• Balance Sheet Oversight: Review reconciliations to ensure the Statement of Financial Position is robust and ready for sign-off.

• Process Improvement: Collaborate across the UK finance team to share best practices, leverage synergies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of escalation for divisional R2R matters and provide feedback on the performance of the global hub team.

This role could be right for you if you have:

• Qualifications: You are a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

• Technical Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or E1.

• Analytical Skills: The ability to translate complex financial and non-financial data into actionable insights for business leaders.

• System Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and reporting tools like Qlikview or Insight.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003