Financial Analyst

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days per week on site

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing corporate finance team where your work will have a direct impact on business performance and decision-making. As a Financial Analyst, you will support strong financial control, compliance, and reporting across the organisation, working with complex financial data and systems. You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders and gain valuable exposure to a broad finance environment, supporting both operational and strategic objectives.

What This Role Has to Offer:

• The opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting, control, and analysis

• Exposure to complex financial environments and multi-entity operations

• Development of technical accounting expertise and financial analysis skills

• Collaboration with experienced finance professionals across the business

• A strong platform for career development within a global organisation

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)

• 24 hours volunteering paid for

• Private healthcare

• Pension scheme

• Life cover

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

• Gym membership discounts

• You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse key balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying trends and explaining variances

• Ensure accuracy of financial data through review and correction of general ledger entries

• Review and validate key reconciliations, including intercompany and payroll balances

• Support financial reporting processes, external audit activities, and compliance with accounting standards

• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial controls, policies, and reporting processes

• Identify opportunities to implement AI driven solutions to accelerate our financial analysis, and work with Thales UK in-house teams to implement solutions.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and technical accounting, including IFRS

• Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and draw meaningful insights

• A curious approach to improving financial systems and tools, including an understanding of how AI can be used to improve financial information quality, speed of preparation, and insightful analysis.

• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

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At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

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