Junior Finance Analyst

Junior Finance Analyst | London

Monex is a leading global financial solutions provider, offering a complete set of tools to support business growth and strategic financial operations.

We specialise in FX risk management and international payments, helping corporate and institutional clients design tailored FX solutions to navigate currency volatility with confidence. Our team of FX specialists implement well-considered currency strategies, offering dedicated support to help clients manage their payment needs – whether for goods, services, or direct investments.

In 2023, Monex facilitated $309 billion in FX turnover, managed $10.7 billion in assets, and processed 8.5 million transactions. With offices across North America (Canada, the US, and Mexico), Asia (Singapore), and Europe (the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands), we serve over 66,000 clients worldwide.

By combining global reach with deep local market expertise, Monex enhances businesses with a suite of financial solutions and FX market analysis to help optimise efficiency, mitigate currency risk, and protect margins in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

Job Overview

The Jnr Finance Analyst ensures timely billing, accurate invoicing, and effective management of customer accounts, minimizing bad debt while optimising cash flow.

The role involves a combination of billing management, credit control, accounts reconciliation, and customer relations.
Invoicing

• Generate, verify, and process accurate customer invoices on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and client contracts.
• Maintain and update billing systems, records, and processes to improve efficiency.
• Resolve discrepancies in billing records or customer accounts.

Revenue Assurance

• Ensure all billable products/activities are captured and invoiced correctly to avoid revenue leakage.
• Work with various internal teams (sales, finance, and operations) to verify data for accurate invoicing.

Reporting

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and yearly billing reports for management review.
• Provide analysis on billing trends, revenue performance, and outstanding accounts

System Maintenance

• Maintain the integrity of billing systems, update billing rates or charges, and assist in system enhancements or implementations.

Debt Collection

• Monitor and manage outstanding customer accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Follow up on overdue invoices and take necessary action (e.g., reminder emails, calls).
• Negotiate payment plans if necessary, ensuring they align with company policies.

Credit Risk Assessment

• Evaluate new and existing customers’ creditworthiness by analysing financial statements, credit reports, and payment histories.
• Set appropriate credit limits based on risk assessments.

Accounts Reconciliation

• Reconcile customer accounts, ensuring payments are correctly allocated and discrepancies resolved.
• Investigate and resolve payment disputes, working with internal and external stakeholders.

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to facilitate collections and resolve billing or payment issues.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers regarding their accounts.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and present regular reports on outstanding debt, collections performance, and credit exposure.
• Analyse debtor performance and identify trends to improve cash flow and minimize risk.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Implement and follow internal controls to ensure the integrity of the billing and credit processes.

Key Skills And Experience

• 2-3 years of experience (Accounting Degree 2:1 preferred)

• Previous experience of working within in a regulated investment firm

• Understanding of business requirements from experience of working in a commercial environment

• Ability to learn new tasks and procedures quickly

• Experience in working in a varied and diverse administrative role

• The interest to use technology where appropriate to improve processes

• The ability to manage a varied workload through effective organisation skills

• Knowledge of Workday