Senior Finance Analyst

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom; hybrid

Company

Legal & General is a UK financial services group and global investor providing retirement, protection, insurance, pension, and investment solutions.

What you will do

• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals, foreign currency adjustments, and consolidation postings.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and analyse the key drivers of financial performance.
• Review entity balance sheets and investigate unexpected items with relevant teams.
• Produce quarterly reporting packs for entity board meetings and complete regulatory submissions.
• Support annual statutory accounts and respond to external audit queries.
• Maintain documentation for processes, risks, and controls while responding to stakeholder requests.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including accurate manipulation of large volumes of financial data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, improve processes, and resolve issues.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible working options, including part-time and job-share arrangements where possible.
• Annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution, life assurance, and healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, increasing to 26 days after two years, with holiday purchase and sale options.
• Family leave, electric car salary-sacrifice scheme, and employee discounts.
• Inclusive workplace with career development opportunities and sustainable offices across the UK.