Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst – Contract – Rail Infrastructure Projects
Locations: Greater Anglia (Stratford), West Midlands (Birmingham)
£600–£900/day (Outside IR35)
Initial 6-month contract with potential extension to 12 months
Start Date: ASAP (within 4–6 weeks preferred)
Hybrid: 2–3 days on-site
  
We’re hiring experienced Finance Analysts to support critical demobilisation and mobilisation projects with our client covering major UK rail franchises.
  
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact finance projects with exposure to complex contractual and stakeholder environments.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage accruals, payments, and core management accounting processes
• Maintain and develop complex Excel models and spreadsheets
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and contract-based analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regular engagement with the Finance Director (FD)
• Provide financial insight into franchise transitions and demobilisation planning
• Work across multiple sites with flexibility (Stratford, Birmingham, Derby)

  
What We’re Looking For:
  

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA essential)
• Advanced Excel skills (power users only – pivots, lookups, macros, modelling etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Experience working with contracts or within contractual environments
• Excellent communication skills and comfort dealing with multiple stakeholders
• Industry background: rail, logistics, marine, or other large-scale, contract-heavy sectors preferred

  
To apply please send your CV to alice.w@gts-search.com