Finance Analyst

Position: Finance Analyst (Permanent)
Finance Analyst

Location:

Scotland
Company:
Dalkia Operations Limited (Scotland)
Grade: ST5
Reporting to:
Finance Director

About the Role

Dalkia Operations Limited (Scotland) is seeking a Finance Analyst to provide accurate, timely financial analysis in support of the Finance function and the wider Dalkia Scotland business. This role will support month-end reporting, financial analysis, and management information, contributing to effective decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End and Reporting

* Support the preparation of month-end reporting for Dalkia Scotland

* Prepare monthly contract accounts by sub-division, including revenue, costs, margin, WIP, accruals, debt, overdue debt, and cash receipts

* Support invoicing forecasts, primarily for F&S service contracts, with support to other business units where required

* Prepare cash and invoicing actuals and forecasts

Financial Analysis

* Analyse fleet costs, including vehicles, fuel, and associated costs, for direct and indirect costing

* Analyse IT costs, including mobile phones, for direct and indirect costing

* Provide cost analysis to support budgeting and strategic planning

Expenses and Charge Cards

* Manage the corporate charge card platform end-to-end, including analysis of expenditure

* Manage the corporate expenses platform end-to-end, including analysis of costs

Wider Finance Support

* Support high-volume supplier statement reconciliations

* Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and presentations

* Support monthly, quarterly, and annual finance submissions, including ONS surveys and Group reporting requests

* Undertake ad-hoc finance duties as required by the Finance Director

Health and Safety

All employees are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others, in line with company policies and legal requirements.

Working Relationships

Internal:
Finance team, internal departments, and business units

External:
Occasional interaction with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors where required

Person Specification

Essential

* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, COUNTIF, SUMIF, IF formulas, pivot tables, and related functions

* Competency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Power Point

* Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

* Ability to clearly communicate complex financial data

* Strong problem-solving skills

* Ability to work with large volumes of data and meet deadlines

* Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Desirable

Experience in a finance role within the construction or engineering sector

Candidates who do not meet all criteria are still encouraged to apply, as Dalkia provides tailored training and development opportunities.

Core Competencies

* Teamwork and collaboration

* Proactive and self-motivated approach

* Planning, organising, and effective time management

* Clear and concise communication

* Strong commercial awareness and cost control

* Risk awareness and application of appropriate controls

* Adaptability to change

* Drive for excellence and high standards

* Commitment to personal development

* Customer-focused mindset

Why Join Dalkia?

Dalkia is a market-leading organisation delivering sustainable energy and engineering solutions. We offer a professional, supportive environment with opportunities for development and progression