Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
M Group Rail & Aviation - We deliver a variety of enhancement and infrastructure projects across all routes, both overground and underground.
With over 40 years’ experience, we’re a trusted partner with the expertise to get the work done.
This role will be within our Finance Team. Based in one of our offices (Stevenage, Heathrow or Beaconsfield) (2 days per week).
Want to come and be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
A Financial Analyst is sought to support the Rail and Aviation Division at MGroup Ltd. An important role is offered within a team where clear thinking, accuracy and care are valued. A strong focus on data, insight and steady delivery is expected. A supportive environment is provided, where development and learning are encouraged.
This role will be centred on financial analysis, reporting and project support. A wide range of data will be handled. Clear and simple outputs will be expected. Close work with stakeholders across the business will be part of everyday activity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial models will be built, maintained and improved to support decisions. Cost analysis will be carried out across cost of sales and overheads. Detailed cost reviews will be completed when needed. Support will be provided for month end close and budgeting cycles through accurate analysis and reporting. Ad hoc reports will be delivered and stakeholder queries will be addressed in a timely way. Data and supporting analysis will be prepared for RDEC submissions.
Financial management of projects will be supported from initial setup through to closure. Costs will be allocated correctly and tracked across all projects. Actions and savings initiatives will be monitored and recorded. General project administration support will be provided to keep activity on track.
A key finance contact will be maintained for payroll related queries. Overtime will be reviewed and any issues will be resolved. Timecard data will be checked and kept accurate to ensure correct labour costing.
Support will be given for the development and upkeep of Power BI reporting. Data accuracy and integrity will be maintained across systems. Insights will be drawn from data and shared to support business performance.
What you’ll bring
A recognised accounting qualification will be held, or strong experience will be in place. This may include ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent path. Part qualification or qualified by experience will also be valued.
Clear communication skills will be shown. Information will be shared in a simple and calm way. Good working relationships will be formed with colleagues and stakeholders. Confidence when dealing with different teams will be important.
A high level of skill in Excel will be demonstrated. Large data sets will be handled with care. Spreadsheets will be created and maintained to a strong standard.
A strong attention to detail will be required. Accuracy will be checked and rechecked. Errors will be reduced through a careful and consistent approach.
Experience within a contracting, construction or project-based setting will be welcomed. An understanding of project costs and environments will be seen as an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include;
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
In addition, this role offers;
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
- We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
- We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
- We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
- We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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