Job Description

Financial Analyst

Location: Cardiff / Hybrid (2 days a week on site)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on qualifications and experience

At Target, strong financial insight and robust controls help us make confident decisions. We’re looking for a detail-focused Finance Analyst to support accurate reporting, maintain financial records and help strengthen processes across Group Finance.

About the role

As our Finance Analyst, you’ll support accurate financial reporting, effective controls and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

You’ll help maintain our financial records, balance sheet and statements through journals, reconciliations, analysis and close activity, while supporting audits, statutory reporting and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting accurate reporting and close activity

· Prepare and post journals accurately and on time in line with accounting policies

· Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, including schedules and documentation

· Assist with financial statements, reports and reconciliations

Maintaining strong controls and compliance

· Complete balance sheet reconciliations and help resolve accounting issues

· Maintain accurate records and evidence for reporting, controls and audit requirements

· Support financial controls, compliance and audit activity

Providing insight and supporting improvement

· Analyse financial information to identify anomalies, trends, risks and balance sheet movements

· Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, automation and standard ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll bring

You’re accurate, curious and confident working with detail, numbers and controls.

· Highly accurate, analytical and confident investigating variances and risks

· Organised and proactive, able to manage priorities during close and reporting cycles

· A clear communicator who works well independently and as part of a team

· Committed to continuous improvement, strong controls and compliance

Your experience

You’ll bring finance or accounting experience, with exposure to reporting, reconciliations, controls and close activity.

· Understanding of financial accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations

· Experience in finance or accounting, including analysis, reporting and month-end close

· Knowledge of financial controls, risk management and audit or compliance processes

· Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems or ERP platforms

AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA study or part-qualification would be beneficial (not essential), as would knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP.

Benefits

Why join Target Group?

At Target Group, we give our colleagues the opportunity to make a difference. We’re a leading business services provider supporting clients across lending, investments and insurance, with a strong focus on digital customer journeys, outsourcing and operational transformation.

You’ll be joining a Finance team that is engaged, motivated and committed to continuous improvement. The team is passionate about professional development, collaboration and creating a strong sense of belonging at work.

You’ll receive regular feedback through one-to-ones, recognition through our My Recognition portal, and support from a mentor within the Finance team as you continue your professional and personal development journey.

We are passionate about our colleagues and offer industry leading benefits....

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum dependant on skills and experience
• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (From Day 1)
• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
• Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Loyal Service Scheme - rewarding your commitment with financial recognition, additional holidays, and matched pension contributions of up to 10% at key service milestones.
• Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Recognition Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice and Support
• Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions to include an Employee Assistance Program
• Everest Funeral Concierge
• Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
• Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
• Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.
• Enhanced parental leave

You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!

• Technology Buying Scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership
• Charitable Payroll Giving
• Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Ready to grow your finance career with us?

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your technical skills, influence business decisions and be supported in your long-term career ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Finance at Target Group.