Job Description

Temporary Finance Analyst* - Travel & Expenses£26 - £28 per hour (umbrella) | 3-5 month contract | Leicester (5 days on site)*actual title is Temporary Finance CoordinatorGleeson are partnering with a large, fast-paced UK organisation who are seeking a Temporary Finance Analyst to support its Travel & Expenses function during a period of high activity. This role sits within a high-volume environment and requires strong analytical capability, financial control awareness and the confidence to operate with senior stakeholders.This position is suited to a qualified, part-qualified or QBE finance professional with experience analysing and reporting large volumes of expense data within a sizeable corporate setting.Key responsibilities

• Own and enhance Travel & Expense reporting, MI and KPI packs
• Analyse high-volume expense data to identify trends, risks, anomalies and control gaps
• Support month-end processes including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting
• Partner with the business to provide insight on T&E performance, compliance and cost drivers
• Maintain and optimise T&E systems, processes and financial controls
• Support carbon reporting requirements linked to travel activity
• Deliver clear, actionable insight to stakeholders and respond to ad hoc data requests
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting and governance

Requirements

• Qualified, part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE finance professional
• Background in a large, complex business environment is essential
• Proven experience analysing and reporting high volumes of expenses or transactional finance data
• Strong Excel/data skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Experience with journals, reconciliations and financial controls
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and challenge where appropriate
• Proactive, organised and comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting

A hands-on interim opportunity for a commercially minded finance analyst who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight and driving improvements in a high-volume environment.

Please note:

• Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
• Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 5 days onsite - this is non-negotiable.
• CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.

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