Financial Analyst ( Part qualified)

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part Qualified Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team supporting Pathology First on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop within a fast-paced healthcare environment, contributing to financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and operational support across multiple sites.

Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Conduct revenue, margin, cost, variance, and trend analysis.
• Perform operating overhead analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Post month-end journals and support the month-end close process.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, prepayments, and lease schedules.
• Perform detailed departmental reviews with Operations Managers.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly/annual schedules.
• Provide variance analysis and feedback to budget holders.
• Support preparation of reconciliations and financial schedules.

Operational & Transactional Finance

• Create sales invoices and manage credit control.
• Liaise with suppliers and outsourced accounts payable providers.
• Support procurement system data management (price updates, stock variances, queries).
• Query and approve purchase orders.
• Assist with weekly stock counts and inventory management.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with statutory audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate, reliable financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Team Support

• Provide cover and support to the Management Accountant.
• Support the Accounts Assistant when required.
• Participate in continuous professional development (CPD).

Qualifications
Essential

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Strong numeracy skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and results-driven.

Desirable

• Healthcare sector experience.
• Experience preparing budgets and business cases.
• Understanding of cash flow projections and financial statements.
• Knowledge of stock systems and inventory processes.
• Basic knowledge of auditing standards, VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax.
• Experience using SAGE 200.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services.

We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert once we have received sufficient applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable UK employment law.