Senior Reconciliations Analyst - #2086407

HW Finance are exclusively partnering with a large financial services institution in West Yorkshire to hire a Senior Reconciliation Analyst.

The role is responsible for performing and reviewing General Ledger reconciliations, developing a detailed understanding of Finance Operations balance sheet accounts and identifying reconciliation risks through performance metrics.

The role delivers value by strengthening financial control, reducing operational risk and with a keen focus on identifying efficiencies, improving automation and collaborating across functions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Own and support delivery of reconciliation controls, minimising operational losses and ensuring timely completion of GL and balance sheet reconciliations in line with policy
• Drive efficiency, automation, and risk reduction across reconciliation processes
• Act as a subject-matter expert for Finance Operations reconciliations, providing guidance on complex queries, month-end balance sheet reviews, and external audit queries
• Lead performance oversight and issue resolution, supporting the Reconciliation Manager through KPI reviews, incident management, cross-team problem solving, and timely resolution of reconciliation breaks and control issues
• Develop people, capability, and relationships, ensuring the reconciliation team is well-trained across systems and products

To be successful in your application you will be able to demonstrate 5+ years experience in a financial reconciliation environment, ideally in a large complex and high volume environment. Knowledge of clearing bank processes including BACs, Faster Payments, Direct Debits is also essential.

You’ll have strong numerical skills, be data driven (at least Intermediate Excel) and able to simplify complex issues.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Double matched generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Bonus

And more!