Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Our aim is to become a market leader in the provision of Electric Vehicle charging solutions to Local Authorities and Businesses as part of our strategy to lead the transition to zero carbon.

The goal is to undertake an ambitious electric vehicle charging installation program, deploying high volume and quality EV installations across the nation. Our aim is to make the world a better place, one charge point at a time.

The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst will work within Zest’s Finance Team to support the finance function of a growing SME by producing high-quality financial reporting and analysis for lenders and other external stakeholders. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong lender relationships by ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial information is provided, alongside internal reporting and forecasting to support decision-making.

• Prepare regular financial reporting packs for lenders (monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc), including management accounts, covenant calculations, compliance certificates, cashflow forecasts & liquidity analysis
• Act as a key point of contact for lender queries, providing clear explanations of performance, variances, and forecasts
• Support refinancing, facility amendments, and new funding applications by producing financial models and supporting analysis
• Ensure reporting aligns with lender agreements and information requirements
• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts
• Support the wider finance function through month-end activities, budgeting & forecasting, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting processes, controls, and systems
• Support audit processes and respond to auditor and lender information requests
• Plus any other duties as required by the leadership team

• Lenders receive accurate, timely and clear financial information, building confidence in the business
• Financial and covenant risks are identified early and clearly communicated to the leadership team
• Improved accuracy and visibility in cashflow forecasting
• Proactive reporting of internal and external trends and sensitivities which will impact the business in the near-term
• Improved visibility on financial performance outside of the finance team

• Internal – Finance team, Business Operations team, Finance Director, CEO, Board of Directors
• External – Lenders, suppliers, contractors

• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills (Essential)
• Demonstrable experience preparing information for lenders or banks (Essential)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Experience with covenant reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Exposure to debt facilities, refinancing, or funding processes
• Experience using Net Suite

• Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage deadlines independently
• Commercially minded, with a keen eye for detail and a problem-solving approach

• Fully Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Zest is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the values and ultimately societal benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion