Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystLocation: Oxford (Hybrid 3 days a week on-site)Rate: £37.01 per hour UmbrellaContract: 6 Months

Morson are recruiting on behalf of a leading global aerospace and defence client for a Financial Analyst to join their finance team on a six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to support financial reporting across defence programmes while contributing to future bid campaigns within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

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• Process payroll journals and support payroll activities
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• Maintain fixed asset registers, including control and monitoring
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• Prepare and submit VAT returns
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• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
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• Raise and manage intercompany invoices
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• Support statutory audit activities and provide required documentation
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• Produce Forex reporting and analysis
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• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting
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• Support financial reporting for defence projects and future bid campaigns
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• Strong understanding of finance principles with experience in payroll, fixed asset control, invoicing and Forex reporting
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• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end processes
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• Knowledge of VAT returns and statutory audit support
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Strong report writing and documentation abilities
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines
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• Solid understanding of work package management and work package control
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• Knowledge of risk management principles
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace and defence organisation, working on high-profile programmes while gaining valuable experience within a collaborative and professional finance team.