Job Description

At CGI, we empower our professionals to shape the future of financial performance across some of the UK's most transformative programmes. As a Senior Finance Analyst (12 Months FTC), you'll play a key role in driving financial visibility and insight that directly supports strategic decision-making for multi-million-pound client portfolios. Working at the heart of a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you'll help ensure the integrity, accuracy, and impact of financial data that drives real business outcomes. Here, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that values initiative, creativity, and ownership--enabling you to make a tangible difference in how we deliver value to our clients every day.



CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the financial health and accuracy of projects across CGI's UK business. You'll partner with Directors, Sector Vice Presidents, and project teams to deliver timely and insightful financial reporting, supporting decision-making and business growth. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll provide clarity on project performance, guide revenue recognition, and ensure sound commercial management across a portfolio valued at approximately 70m.



You'll also have opportunities to contribute to process improvement and innovation across the finance function--driving efficiency, enhancing data integrity, and helping CGI continue to deliver measurable business impact for clients. You'll be empowered to take ownership of your work, supported by a collaborative team that values learning, curiosity, and proactive problem-solving.



Key Responsibilities:

Analyse & Advise: Track and interpret financial performance, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions. Ensure Accuracy: Review monthly forecasts and revenue recognition to maintain data integrity. Collaborate & Communicate: Partner with project and finance teams to understand business drivers behind financial results. Apply Expertise: Interpret and apply accounting principles and contract terms with sound financial judgement. Support Audits: Prepare and review internal and external audit documentation for assigned projects. Inform Decisions: Deliver management information, including P&L and balance sheet analysis, to senior stakeholders. Drive Improvement: Support bids, process enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a blend of technical expertise, analytical ability, and commercial insight. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities and confident communicating financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.



You should have:

Professional qualification (ACCA / ACA / CIMA). Experience in a finance role within a project-based or service-led organisation. Strong understanding of financial analysis, accounting principles, and commercial finance. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Experience with PeopleSoft or Hyperion Financial Management is desirable. Background in IT services or contract accounting is an advantage.


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