Finance Analyst & Digital Finance Specialist

Job DetailsLocation: Teddington - United KingdomEmployment type: Full TimeWorkplace type: HybridDescriptionJob Title:  FINANCE ANALYST & DIGITAL FINANCE SPECIALISTContract Type:  Permanent Flexibility: At BMT, we believe people do their best work when they have the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re always happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. While we can’t guarantee every request, we will always listen and explore options that support both you and the needs of the role.Location: Hybrid working (Teddington and/or London: at least 2 days a week)About BMTBMT is dedicated to solving some of the most important engineering challenges of our time. Our people use their technical excellence to deliver practical, meaningful solutions that make a real difference.We are committed to building a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission, shaping our culture and supporting our purpose.  Learn more about us at Work for Us?Joining BMT means joining a company that invests in you. As an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) organisation, we’re independent and free from external shareholders — allowing us to reinvest in our people and make decisions that support long‑term success.You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits that support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and personal development, including:Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)Enhanced Pension18 weeks’ enhanced maternity pay (after 1 year’s service)Family‑friendly policiesInclusive and supportive cultureAnnual Wellbeing Fund for hobbies and personal interests26 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysHoliday tradingRetail and lifestyle discountsProfessional subscriptions paidAbout The Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving automation, digital transformation and continuous improvement across the Finance function. Working closely with the Group Finance team and stakeholders across the business, you will help modernise financial processes through the effective use of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, IFS Cloud, Power BI, Data Warehouse solutions and other digital technologies.You will identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial activities, reducing manual effort, improving accuracy and increasing efficiency. This includes designing and implementing automated workflows, translating finance processes into scalable system-driven solutions, and supporting the ongoing development of management accounting, financial accounting and treasury processes.The role will involve reviewing existing workflows, documenting processes, assessing improvement opportunities and delivering practical solutions that add measurable value. You will also support the wider finance team with reporting templates, management and treasury reporting, budget preparation and audit activities, while helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Collaboration is key to success in this role. You will work with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to deliver cross-functional automation initiatives, share knowledge and promote best practice. You will also keep up to date with emerging technologies and recommend new tools and approaches that could benefit the organisation.In addition, you will provide support and cover for other members of the Finance team as required and undertake any other duties that are reasonably necessary to support the objectives of the role and the wider business.About You Personal Attributes:Professional manner with an open, interpersonal style Confident to work with people at all levels within large global organisations Able to build positive and effective working relationshipsConfidentiality, tact and diplomacyGood verbal and written communicatorAble to prioritise a busy and changing workloadFlexible and adaptableBe a great team player with a can-do attitudeProblem-solverExperience, Skills and Qualifications:Demonstrable analytical capability, with practical experience in applying finance knowledge to interpret financial results and metrics, identify issues, and challenge outputsUnderstanding of core finance concepts (e.g. P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, reconciliations), and familiarity with concepts relevant to project-based or long-term contract environments (e.g. project accounting, utilisation), and how these translate into reporting and process designAbility to apply finance knowledge when designing, redesigning or automating processes, ensuring outputs are accurate, meaningful, and aligned to business requirementsExperience working with financial reporting, management accounts, or audit processes, and identifying or resolving data or reporting issuesPractical use of AI tools (including Copilot) in a work context is preferredDemonstrable experience in using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) or similar tools to automate processes is preferred, or willing to learnExperience using AI tools such as M365 Copilot to drive productivity improvements is preferredStrong interest in digital enablement and continuous improvement, with evidence of implementing process changesWhat's Next? If you’re ready to use your skills to help tackle meaningful challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that values innovation, inclusion, and long‑term impact.We only accept applications via our ATS. CVs sent directly to HR or operational teams will not be considered. Any unsolicited candidates will be treated as direct applications, with no fees payable.