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Financial Analyst

Robert Half
Posted a day ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking a qualified accountant in the Cambridge area with expertise in financial accounting and reporting.
  • Candidates should have experience handling large data sets using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel.
  • The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience and offers a salary range dependent on qualifications and training.
  • Key responsibilities include reviewing payroll records, performing variance analysis, and managing year-end processes.
  • The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure while fostering strong cross-functional relationships.

Robert Half are working with a long standing client in the Cambridge area, assisting their search for a qualified accountant who understands financial accounting and reporting, coupled with experience handling large data sets using Power BI, Tableau and Excel.

You will analyse payroll and financial activities to ensure efficiency, data quality, and contribute to the organisation's financial growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and certify payroll financial records for accuracy and completeness after processing by country payroll teams.
  • Perform variance analysis and collaborate with regional teams to verify accuracy and support payment approvals.
  • Reconcile compliance filings and manage year-end processes.
  • Coordinate with Treasury to ensure timely and compliant funding requirements.
  • Assist payroll teams with general ledger entries, troubleshooting to meet tight deadlines.
  • Respond to inquiries from leadership, financial accounting, and reporting teams regarding P&L and balance sheet postings.
  • Partner with stakeholders to mitigate risks and resolve complex compliance and operational issues.
  • Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to ensure proper global and local controls.
  • Foster strong cross-functional relationships, particularly between People Services and Finance, as well as with vendors.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion at all times
  • A proactive and collaborative team player with a positive attitude
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Adaptable with a well-organised yet flexible approach to tasks

If you are interested in hearing more, please email

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.