Finance Analyst

Full job description
Harris is currently looking to hire a Financial Analyst on a permanent full-time basis, working on a hybrid basis, between our office in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (2 days per week) and home. The ideal candidate for this role is working towards their professional accounting designation; has progressive accounting experience; a strong analytical mindset; attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
As Financial Analyst, you will be a part of Harris’ finance team and will be looked upon to provide financial support and analysis that will have a direct impact on a Business Unit’s success.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will perform month, quarter, and year-end closing tasks, in addition to various ad hoc projects. While team size varies by business unit, you will have regular interactions with fellow Analysts, other members of the finance team and the business units senior leadership team.
THE ROLE
Technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). A non-exhaustive list of tasks includes;
Completing the month-end and quarter-end close processes – analyzing results; preparing journal entries and detailed balance sheet reconciliations; and various reporting deliverables for the senior leadership team(s)
Tracking & analyzing deferred revenue streams
Building and nurturing relationships and providing excellent customer service to the business unit(s)
Assisting the business unit(s) with maintaining an accurate forecast
Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during quarterly reviews and the interim and year-end audit
Leading and/or assisting with special ad hoc projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization
Helping with due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group
Provide cover for the Assistant Accountant as and when necessary
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
2+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and/or accounting
ACCA/CIMA member/student (or member/student of a similar professional accounting body)
Effective communicator that has experience and is comfortable working with all levels of management
Solutions focused mindset with a desire to improve processes
Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STANDOUT
Familiarity with IFRS reporting framework and project accounting and/or software revenue recognition
Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning
Dynamic personality with the ability to manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders
ABOUT HARRIS COMPUTER
Harris’ strategy focuses on acquiring software businesses, strengthening and managing them well, and growing them for the future. Our companies provide mission-critical software solutions to a global customer base across various vertical markets. We are a part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world’s most active acquirers of software businesses.
At Harris, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.
BENEFITS
Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting £325 per annum/pro rata.
SUPPORTING YOUR APPLICATION
Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.