Are you an experienced Management Accountant or similar seeking a new role in an exciting organisation?
Reed Accountancy in Oxford are pleased to be exclusively partnering with a scientific organisation in Harwell to help source a newly created Finance Analyst to join their close knit finance function. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum (based on experience), 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays but inclusive of Christmas shut down), enhanced pension scheme, hybrid working and flexible working hours, study support and free onsite parking.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
*Prepare, analyse, and deliver accurate and timely management accounts & financial reports
*Support the Finance Manager with preparation and close management of yearly budgeting process and quarterly forecasting
*Assist with internal and external grant reporting
*Work closely with the Grants and Contracts Administrator to ensure Grant T&Cs are up to date and being implemented correctly
*Prepare financial and other reports for external stakeholders, funders and regulatory authorities
*Oversee AP/AR processing and cash forecasting
*Prepare the relevant financial papers for board meetings
*Review internal finance processes and implementing change/updates where needed
*Support the Finance Manager with external audit 
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role and will ideally be ACCA/CIMA/ACA part qualified. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to business partner with finance and non finance people alike. Experience with grants would be favourable, as would previous experience within the scientific sector. Additionally, you will have experience on Xero and Excel.
If you think this role is the ideal fit for you, please do not hesitate to apply now to avoid missing out!