Financial Analyst

About the Company

Samsung SDS provides cloud and digital logistics services.

We build optimized cloud environment with Samsung Cloud Platform specialized for businesses, provide all-in-one management service based on 39 years of expertise in each industry, and boost work efficiency and customer service with our SaaS solution proven successful in many use cases. Your only partner to present reasonable answer to complex challenge of digital transformation is Samsung SDS.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join our MKT MSP team. The Senior Finance Project Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial management of projects, providing accurate and insightful financial analysis, and driving continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. This role partners closely with project managers, business leaders, and finance teams to ensure financial integrity, performance visibility, and strategic decision-making support across all active projects.

Responsibilities

1. Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts for project portfolios. Support project leads in developing robust financial plans aligned with business objective and KPIs. Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast, providing commentary and actionable insights.

2. Month-End & Year-End Close

Coordinate and execute key month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely project accounting entries. Prepare project-level P&L reports, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition journals in line with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15).

Reconcile project accounts and liaise with Financial Accounting to ensure data integrity.

3. Project Financial Management

Monitor and track project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow. Support project managers with financial modelling, funding requests, Evaluate project profitability, and cost-to-complete analysis.

4. Process Improvement & Systems

Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation in financial reporting and project tracking. Contribute to the development of dashboards and reporting tools. Participate in finance transformation initiatives, ensuring scalable and efficient financial operations.

5. Business Partnering & Analysis

Act as a key finance partner to project and operational teams, providing clear financial guidance and challenge. Support ad hoc analysis, scenario modelling, and strategic reviews as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role in finance
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, ideally in a project-based environment
• Solid understanding of project accounting, financial controls, and revenue/cost recognition principles
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP) is preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines
• we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for this role

Hours of work:

37.5 hour week.

Some weekend and evening work may be required for emergencies and projects.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance (following successful completion of probation period)
• Defined Contribution Pension (up to 4% employee, up to 8.5% employer)
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits allowance of £660 per annum (following successful completion of probation period), e.g. dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, holiday buy/sell, gymflex, travel insurance etc.

Ready to make an impact in a global business at the forefront of digital transformation? Join Samsung SDS and play a key role in shaping financial performance across exciting projects and strategic initiatives. Submit your application today.