Finance Analyst (People & Commercial)

Description

You will be the go-to expert for all people-related costs, from intricate month-end accounting to long-term forecasting. At the same time, you will assist in producing key performance reporting that drives the business forward. You'll partner closely with HR, Recruitment, and other leaders across the business to provide the financial insight needed to support our growth and drive informed decision-making.

• Capitalised Labour (Capex): Take responsibility for the correct accounting treatment of capitalised staff costs. You will also be expected to critically review and improve the current capitalised development expenditure process and its related reporting.
• Audit Management: Manage all aspects of the external audit in relation to staff costs, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors' queries in this area.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Support the commercial finance team with other tasks and ad-hoc commercial analysis as may be required to drive business performance.
• Tax Compliance Support: Provide support for the Tax team in annual payroll-related processes such as the preparation of P11D and PSA returns.
• General Support: Assist the wider finance team with other month-end and year-end tasks as required to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Trading & KPI Reporting: Assist the Head of Commercial Finance with key performance indicator (KPI) and weekly trading reporting, providing timely and accurate data to the leadership team.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Complete and maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations for all staff-related accounts (e.g., Payroll Control, Bonus Accrual, capex and related amortisation etc).
• Planning, Forecasting and ad hoc analysis: Own and manage the annual budgeting and monthly re-forecasting process for all staff costs across Zoopla, including salaries, bonuses, commission, benefits, employer taxes and capex.
• Month-End Close: Manage the complete month-end accounting process for all elements of staff costs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. This includes preparing and posting all monthly payroll journals, bonus accruals, and capex.
• Pacing Model: Maintain the monthly pacing model, tracking actual results against forecast to monitor real time performance
• Business Partnering: Collaborate effectively with HR and departmental heads to accurately model headcount changes, salary reviews, new hires, and attrition.

Requirements

• Experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven or private equity-backed environment.
• Experience with commercial finance tasks, such as KPI tracking and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting for capitalised labour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to partner with and challenge senior, non-finance stakeholders.
• Direct experience with the accounting and forecasting of staff costs.
• Proven experience in a finance analyst role with exposure to both management accounting/month-end and FP&A.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong financial modelling skills. High level of accuracy and unwavering attention to detail.
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) or Qualified by experience
• Familiarity with UK payroll tax compliance (P11D, PSA).
• Gym on-site in London - or membership in regional offices
• Proven track record in process improvement, particularly in relation to automation of model inputs and updates
• Experience supporting external audits.

Benefits

Hybrid role - 3 days a week in the Tower Bridge office

• Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over where and when you work
• 7.5% pension contribution by the company
• Festive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New Year
• Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes
• Enhanced Parental leave
• 25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
• Fertility Treatment Financial Support
• Free Calm App membership
• Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
• Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance