Financial Analyst

Ready to take your financial acumen to the next level in a dynamic, global environment? We're looking for a highly skilled Financial Analyst to join our client's EMEA Finance team on a temporary contract until the end of 2025 and help bring clarity and insight to business performance.

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a vital role in the month-end close process. From preparing journal entries to delivering sharp P&L and balance sheet analysis, you'll be central part of the business. Expect to deep-dive into complex financial data, uncover trends, explain variances and help ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing in-depth variance analysis and crafting insightful commentary on income statement and balance sheet activity
• Supporting the month-end close through journal preparation and reconciliation
• Leading the preparation of statistical reports for multiple EMEA regions
• Partnering across departments, including Accounting, Tax, and Legal, to ensure financial integrity
• Maintaining meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Requirements

• Previous experience as a financial analyst or in a similar finance/accounting role
• A deep understanding of accounting for P&L and balance sheet
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas and beyond)
• Experience with systems like Workday, Blackline and SharePoint
• A proactive attitude and the confidence to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Park Street People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.