Finance Analyst - Doxford, SR3 3XP
4 days ago
Oxford
Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with our new shareholder I Squared Capital who acquired Arriva in May 2024. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Financial Accounts Team as a Finance Analyst operating as part of the UK Corporate Services. Direct responsibilities: • Key role in the delivery of the Corporate Centre budget and forecasting process and associated reporting, • Work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partners to ensure consistent and accurate reporting, • Produce monthly estimates, actuals, and variance reporting, • Ensure intercompany recharges and management fees are appropriately calculated, recorded and invoiced, • Review cash flow reporting for Corporate Centre companies, • Produce monthly Corporate Centre issue-based reconciliations • This is roles requires someone who: • Is a self-starter, capable of providing drive and bringing passion to the role, • Works independently, with confidence, and able to manage conflicting priorities, • Has the ability to articulate key messaging from complex data sets, • Enjoys the challenge of working in a fast-paced organisation Experience & Background: • CIMA Qualified accountant or similar type qualification / experience, • Good knowledge in producing budgets and forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow), • Experience working with budget holders in a management accountant capacity, • History of engaging with senior stakeholders and managing multiple relationships, • Clear and concise communication skills, • Good analytical skills, • Advanced Excel skills, • Good presentation skills desirable (PowerPoint), • Ability to prioritise workload Success criteria and indicators: • Improvements to the quality and efficiency of reporting process, • Accurate and timely reporting of information produced, • Achievement of deadlines, • More concise and insightful reporting What we can offer you in addition to a competitive base salary: • True hybrid working – focusing on where you can best deliver for your customers, whilst still allowing for the required work life balance., • A generous pension plan., • Life Assurance plus access to one of the UK’s largest networks of medical professionals (UK based colleagues)., • 25 days holidays and statutory bank holidays per year (pro rata for mid-year joiners), and opportunity to purchase additional holiday in eligible windows., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • Access to discounts and cash back through ‘The Village’ – our Online Reward Gateway., • Eyecare vouchers., • The opportunity to join our Employee Experience Forum – a community of people leading activity and initiatives to enhance Wellbeing, Career Development and Communications within our community in the Corporate Centre., • The opportunity to join a Global Arriva Inclusion Network (GAIN) group- a community of people who are passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion., • Free Arriva bus travel for you and immediate family outside of London – T&C’s apply Arriva is a people focused business. In every part of Arriva, our people deliver high standards of customer service and work together to demonstrate kindness, determination, and resilience. Our values were created by Arriva people. They guide our actions and the way we work, helping to reflect and shape our culture. They focus on caring, integrity and making the difference. Our people choose to work for us, and to stay with us, because we are a great place to work. At Arriva, we strive to create a culture where we can all be ourselves, where we belong, feel respected and our differences celebrated. We actively seek out and value difference. We want our business to reflect the wide range of communities in which we operate, so we can serve them even better. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th August 2025. Arriva Group reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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