Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst - Time & Materials (Contract)

Location: Derby (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 remote)

Contract: Until September 2027 (with potential extension)

Pay Rate: £350-£450 per day (Umbrella, with potential flexibility depending on market rates)

We're partnering with a globally respected organisation at the forefront of engineering excellence, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to support critical industries worldwide.

As part of their Finance function, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Financial Reporting team. This role plays a key part in managing and reporting on Time & Materials revenue, supporting programme finance teams, and driving forecasting excellence.

About the Role

As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for the end-to-end financial management of Time & Material sales revenue. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, providing insight, analysis, and forecasting support to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong commercial decision-making.

You'll join a collaborative and high-performing finance team, with the opportunity to lead forecasting processes, improve financial models, and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly and year-end financial actuals for Time & Material sales revenue.
• Process and maintain gross sales revenue within SAP.
• Provide cross-functional support on all Time & Materials sales-related matters.
• Partner with Programme Finance Business Partners, including leading variance analysis reviews at period-end.
• Lead Time & Materials forecasting cycles, including timelines, data coordination, model maintenance, and stakeholder reviews.
• Produce high-quality financial analysis and insights for programme teams and FP&A.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes and financial models.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (essential).
• Strong experience in cost of sales forecasting and financial planning.
• Commercial finance background with exposure to sales reporting and forecasting.
• Experience managing complex financial processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SAP.

Additional Information

• Start date: Mid-May (estimated).
• Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.