Junior Project Finance Analyst

We’re thrilled to be partnering with an international luxury design studio in SW London to assist them in their search for a Junior Project Finance Analyst.

Since its inception, the studio has grown organically to over 130 employees and recently became a fully employee-owned organisation. The senior leadership team has fostered a friendly, inclusive culture with a strong focus on investing in its people. Employees enjoy fantastic perks, including private medical cover, daily team lunches, weekly yoga and Pilates classes, and company away days.

This hybrid role is based in their stunning new offices (with mainline and District Line connections) 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home.

The role sits within a busy finance team of 14 and reports to the FP&A Manager. This opportunity will suit someone with a strong base understanding of accounting, but who sees themselves moving into a more commercial, project focussed role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and manage the timesheet application, ensuring smooth functionality.
• Review and amend staff timesheet postings weekly, following up on incomplete submissions.
• Conduct timesheet training, including inductions for new joiners and ongoing user support.
• Ensure timesheets align with contracts, raising concerns with the FP&A Manager and project managers.
• Maintain and update timesheet posting guides and ensure correct project tasks are open for posting.
• Prepare and distribute staff utilisation and project-related time reports monthly.
• Process contractor timesheets and invoices weekly, verifying accuracy and timely payment.
• Track contractor invoices, ensuring they are received and processed within deadlines.
• Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes per contractual agreements.
• Manage project credit control by chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining the invoicing schedule.
• Update project cash flow and contractual payment schedules when fees are received or adjusted.
• Prepare monthly project analysis reports, comparing actual vs. budgeted workdays and forecasting completion estimates.
• Set up new projects and customers in finance system, ensuring correct configurations.
• Collect supporting documents for sales invoices and generate ad hoc reports as needed.
• Liaise with project managers, supervisors, and finance teams to ensure accurate resource and financial planning.

CANDIDATE PROFILE / REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a similar or related role and have previously worked within a Finance team
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and work with differing levels of seniority
• Able to work effectively within a team and independently
• Good commercial awareness
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business needs
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility
• Inquisitive and investigative mind-set
• Proactive and able to prioritise and manage workload

HOURS & BENEFITS

Working hours are 09:30-17:30 Monday to Friday. The excellent benefits include the following:

• 24 days holiday (rises to 25 after a year)
• Profit share - tax free up to £3.6k
• Additional Discretionary Bonus
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Complimentary personal travel insurance
• Daily lunch provided
• Monthly wellness initiative
• Annual season ticket loan

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EslingKenny is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy. EslingKenny is a trading name of Abacus Recruitment Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registration number 10344096