Finance Analyst

Job Overview

The Capula Finance team comprises six professionals and is led by the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Finance. The team is responsible for finance activities at Capula, based at the head office in London, UK, and oversees the finance function for other overseas entities. It covers all aspects of finance for the management company entities, including management accounts, financial statements, budgeting, monitoring and reporting KPIs, accounts payable, cost allocations, expense recharges, and tax compliance. The team works closely with other internal Capula teams and external advisers, including tax, audit, and professional services.

Overall Purpose of the Job

• Process the preparation of monthly management accounts, including instructing and reviewing the work of external bookkeepers.
• Prepare inter-company invoices and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial analysis, including performance-to-budget analysis for key expense accounts.
• Process all UK company invoices and expenses using the company accounting software. Register, obtain authorisation, manage, and ensure prompt payments via an external paying agent.
• Manage and process employee expenses and credit card expenditure on a monthly basis.
• Administer the company fixed asset register, including recording additions and disposals of assets.
• Carry out tax compliance duties, including distributing tax withholding statements.
• Participate in the annual budget process, including drafting the budget for certain expense accounts.
• Adhere to company procedures and internal controls for the role’s responsibilities, including participating in internal control assessments and suggesting improvements.
• Support other ad-hoc projects or tasks as required.

Education and Qualifications

• University degree educated (degree in Accounting, Finance, or Maths preferable).

Experience

• 1–2 years of prior experience in an accounting role or similar (desired).
• Graduates with prior work experience or an interest in accounting are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is beneficial.

Skills

• Numerate and hands-on.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Pro-active; able to work under pressure and independently.
• Strong communication skills, with strong written and spoken fluency in English.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and fosters a cooperative environment to achieve common goals.
• Ability to apply technical skills to process, with data management and analysis being beneficial.
• Strong knowledge or prior experience with bookkeeping systems to provide excellent oversight of accountants.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise daily workload, while handling ad-hoc interruptions.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to produce high-quality analysis and reports.
• Strong technical skills, including (but not limited to) Excel, VBA, and Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.
• Curiosity and comfort with AI tools and emerging technologies, with an interest in applying them to improve finance processes and workflows.

Company Benefits and Development

Capula is dedicated to helping all employees flourish in their roles by supporting professional development.

We will provide:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities.
• Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office).
• Generous pension contribution.
• Free breakfast and lunch in our employee restaurant.
• Private medical insurance and other benefits.

Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial sector. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.