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We are looking for 2 Finance Analysts with the ability to assist in the preparation of management accounts, financial forecasts and ad hoc financial analysis. They will deliver excellent financial management service to departments. Ensuring financial data is accurate, up-to-date and processed according to University’s financial policies and procedures.
The opportunity
These roles will work flexibly across our professional service Finance Business Partnering teams, providing transactional and operational support. This includes Accommodation, Catering and Events, Estates, Information Services Group, University Services Group and Corporate Services Group.
In this role, you will be supporting key areas of our business by:
- Preparing journals and managing reconciliations.
- Assisting with the transition and development of the new People and Money finance system.
- Checking and reconciling financial data to ensure it is accurate and processed according to University policy and procedures.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, as well as forecast and workforce modelling.
Your skills and attributes for success
- Higher, SVQ3 or equivalent level qualification, or standard grades or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
- Computer literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Customer-focused approach and keen to provide excellent service.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please submit a CV and covering letter for consideration.
What we offer
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
