Location
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire with hybrid working

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Biffa's Energy & Land Regeneration Division as a Senior Finance Analyst, supporting our landfill business. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering financial insight, robust reporting and commercial support across the division. Working closely with operational and finance teams, you will help drive informed decision-making through accurate financial planning, management reporting and analysis. You will also support the delivery of budgets, forecasts and strategic projects, ensuring strong financial governance and controls are maintained across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing business performance and contributing to a business that is helping to create a more sustainable future.

Your Core Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance commentary, ensuring reporting deadlines are met. Present monthly financial results and insights to operational managers and senior stakeholders, supporting commercial decision-making. Manage capital expenditure reporting, provisions and forecasting to ensure expenditure remains aligned with budget. Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and five-year plans, delivering accurate financial planning and supporting divisional submissions. Produce financial analysis and reporting that provides meaningful insight into business performance and profitability. Maintain strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Conduct site visits and audits to ensure financial processes and operational procedures are being followed correctly. Support the year-end audit process and provide financial information to Group Finance and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively across Finance and Operations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process efficiencies.

About Biffa
Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. This view is shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide a career that is rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We are the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management. Dedicated to diversity, inclusion is core to our culture; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders. We champion diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

Experience
At least two years' experience in a similar finance or commercial accounting role. Experience preparing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts. Proven ability to interpret and communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

About you
Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel to operational sites and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications
Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong systems knowledge.