Junior Finance Analyst Northampton, England
Job description
Junior Finance Analyst – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Northampton – Hybrid, Flexible
Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 1st October 2023
Are you naturally investigative? Have you got a great eye for detail and handling of financial figures? Are you looking for an analytical role where you can take your career to the next level?
If so, then our Junior Finance Analyst role could be for you!
About the role
Working closely with the Finance Manager and the Accounts Receivable team leader you’ll analyse large volumes of data to produce an action plan in clearing backlogs of accounts with credit balances and taking necessary steps to get balances cleared within set timeframes
Maintaining a high level of organisation, you’ll ensure unallocated and unmatched cash reduces in line with the team Key Performance Indicators.
Day to day you’ll assist in all daily, weekly cash reporting as required and you’ll reconcile cash transactions to ensure inflows and outflows are accurately recorded for all cash flow and working capital processes.
Building strong relationships throughout the business will be key to success in this role as you’ll work collaboratively between many other departments. You’ll help identify process improvements so we can be more efficient and improve the customer experience.
About you
You’ll have strong numerical ability underpinned by a minimum of GCSE or equivalent education, including Mathematics and English.
Being comfortable with large sets of data will be essential in this role, alongside excellent problem-solving skills, and the focus and drive to deliver outcomes within a planned timeline.
You’ll bring to the role some experience with application of analytical techniques and have strong attention to detail ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data your present to the team. You’ll also need to have intermediate knowledge and experience using Excel in this role alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills as you’ll be interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders within the business.
As important as hard skills and experience is your outlook. Resourceful and flexible, you’ll find work arounds where blockages such as poor data or access to other information occur.
In your next role you’ll be looking for an opportunity to make a difference as part of a purpose-driven company and will bring ideas and your own interests to the wider team.
About Drax
Drax Group is a UK-based renewable energy company engaged in renewable power generation, the production of sustainable biomass and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses.
We’re at our best when we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working. We welcome applications from everyone and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
Application Process
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Drax offers colleagues a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The package includes
company-funded benefits which provide protection for your family, support your health and wellbeing
and retirement savings plans to help you prepare for a secure future. Our range of benefits means we
can support you in keeping active, staying connected and looking after your mental and financial
wellbeing, too.
