Cash and Finance Analyst
Rutherford Cross
Published
November 2, 2023
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Category
Default  
Job Type
Region
- Glasgow
Sector
Industry and Commerce
Specialism
Commercial Finance
Salary Guide
£35,000

Description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a highly successful UK-based business in order to appoint a Cash and Finance Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) to develop their skillset and join a well-established team. The role of the Cash & Finance Analyst is to ensure the business has enough cash for day-to-day by proactively analysing cash flow and delivering balance sheet budgets and reforecasts. The role is pivotal in driving financial performance based on analysis, commentary and decision-making.

Ideally, this role would suit a part-qualified accountant with a proven track record in working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver financial analysis to influence key decision-making.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the organisation maintains sufficient cash reserves for day-to-day financial management
  • Supervise all lending and banking arrangements
  • Create debtor funding schedules for our asset-based lending program with the bank and ensure the accuracy of all entries on a regular basis
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts
  • Collaborate with the broader finance team to comprehend changes in the balance sheet, allowing for the identification and appropriate handling of significant items within the daily cash flow
  • Exercise oversight and grant approval for company payments
  • Deliver accurate Balance Sheet budgets and reforecasts by the specified deadlines
  • Update the daily cash flow forecast on a monthly basis using the latest business assumptions
  • Analyse results, investigate variances and trends, as well as support the finance team in comprehending deviations from budgets and forecasts
  • Actively seek to enhance and maintain the budget and reforecast process, ensuring that the processes are comprehensively documented, regularly reviewed, updated and communicated as necessary
  • Generate a weekly cash report, ensuring that it is kept up to date on a daily basis
  • Monthly updates to the cash flow forecast
  • Prepare the end-of-month ABL facility report, conducting a detailed analytical review against the latest forecast and explaining key variances
  • Prepare the end-of-month consolidated cash flow report, including key metrics, and conduct trend analysis to ensure an understanding of any future impacts on cash
  • Compile and process end-of-month journal entries
  • Assist with other end-of-month duties as needed
  • Fulfil information requests for audits
  • Provide accurate data to facilitate the production of annual statutory accounts and consolidated accounts

The Individual: 

  • Studying towards relevant accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA), or QBE
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Knowledge of cash management activities desirable, but not essential
  • Ability to analyse and summarise complex information clearly
  • Highly numerate with strong IT and financial analysis skills
  • Possess a can-do attitude and a strong sense of ownership
  • Confident, self-motivated and works on own initiative - thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail paramount
  • Self-confident, driven and resilient
  • Good time management and prioritisation skills

On Offer: 

  • Competitive salary £35k+ (dependent on experience)
  • Remote working
  • 34 days annual leave
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Health insurance
  • 4x life insurance

For more information and a confidential discussion on the role, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross on [email protected].

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