Junior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Our client, a leading international logistics business, is now seeking a Junior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join their growing Finance function—an ideal role for someone early in their finance career who is analytically driven, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a fast-paced, multinational environment. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support financial reporting, global analysis, FX monitoring, and month-end processes across our UK, USA and India entities. This role offers exceptional exposure, hands-on experience, and the chance to develop into a well-rounded finance professional. What You’ll Be Doing Your role will include: * Financial Analysis & Reporting * Support monthly management reporting cycles. * Assist in preparing management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary. * Conduct cost, overhead and departmental budget analysis to support commercial decision-making. * Provide accurate analysis for global reporting across UK, USA and India entities. * FX (Foreign Exchange) Analysis * Monitor FX movements and assess their impact on business performance. * Support hedging analysis and FX forecasting activities. * Assist the Financial Controller with FX exposure reporting. * General Ledger & Month-End Support * Perform accurate nominal and GL postings across multiple entities. * Assist with monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journal preparation. * Help maintain integrity of financial data within the ERP system. * Audit & Compliance * Prepare schedules, reconciliations and documentation for internal and external audits. * Support statutory filing processes across UK, US and India. * Maintain strong internal controls across all processes. * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement and International Finance teams. * Assist with ad-hoc modelling, forecasting and business case analysis. * Contribute to process improvement and system enhancement initiatives. What You’ll Bring: * Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail. * Solid understanding of accounting principles (journals, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis). * Confident Excel user (lookups, pivots, basic modelling). * Clear and confident communication skills, able to present findings effectively. * Ability to manage deadlines and work across time zones. * Proactive, curious and eager to learn. Experience & Qualifications * Studying towards CIMA / ACCA (desirable, not essential). * Prior experience in finance (AP/AR/GL/analysis) preferred—but open to graduates with placement experience. * Experience working in a multinational environment is advantageous. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please submit your application ASAP