Senior Financial Analyst – Central Finance Team Full Time | £50,501.00 - £58,919.00 (depending on experience) Hybrid - OSHQ Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. About the role We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Finance team as a Senior Financial Analyst as part of the wider Corporate Services community. In this role you will be maintaining financial processes, systems and controls as well as analysing and reporting on financial performance. This role is key to ensuring we promote effective financial management across OS. A key part of this role will be providing advice and educating stakeholders across the organisation to ensure compliance with financial policies and to promote understanding of financial information. You will be working closely with our Finance Business Partners to report accurate financial information for our business units and expert functions. You will also be supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting and analysis of financial performance and position whilst supporting planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You will have a key role in managing the external audit process, alongside the preparation of our Annual Report and Accounts, complying with all applicable standards. As Senior Financial Analyst you will also support the development and maintenance of controls and procedures and process accounting entries to ensure compliance with legislation and statutory audit requirements. You will also find yourself supporting development and maintenance of systems and processes to ensure effective planning, monitoring, and reporting of financial performance and position, so it’s important you are analytical with attention to detail. You will have strong technical skills, including knowledge of IFRS, VAT and Corporation Tax. UK GAAP is desirable, but not essential. You will have experience of management of and working with external advisors – in this role you’ll be working with our auditors and tax specialists You will have experience of planning/budgeting and reporting, both internally and externally What we're looking for you to bring: Studying towards / part qualified in ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or qualified by experience Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting and finance experience Good working knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft packages, PowerBI desirable but not essential. Knowledge of relevant financial systems e.g. D365, SAP (preferable but not essential) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Confidence to ask questions to support decision making The Rewards We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and pension (OS contribute up to 12.07%) Performance‑related bonus (where applicable) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave Hybrid and flexible working options Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring Free subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support Volunteering leave and matched fundraising Location & working pattern We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You’ll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you'll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. It’s all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive. Security & eligibility OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS). Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role. This role requires the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, OS cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. Ordnance Survey is proud to be an accredited CIMA Development Quality Partner, demonstrating our commitment to supporting finance professionals in furthering their development and careers. Inclusion at OS Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Ordnance Survey, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace. If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t match every point, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or another opportunity at OS. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process. Key details Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026 @23:59pm Interview: Interviews will be held in person at OSHQ. We anticipate a two stage interview process. Please submit a CV to apply. Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. Three principles one direction Clear the path – Cut the noise. Simplify. Move at pace Seek the story – Listen. Understand. Speak up Do what matters – Focus on value Our principles unite us in delivering our Data & Destinations strategy with more simplicity, more clarity, and renewed momentum for each other and for our customers. They’re here to create more good days, and fewer harder ones but only if each one of us plays our part. Skills required for this role: Accounting, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Leadership What if your next role helped shape the way millions of people experience the world? Every day, our location data powers essential services, supports businesses, drives innovation, and helps keep communities safe. For over 225 years, we've been helping people navigate the world around them. Today, we're combining that heritage with cutting-edge technology, data science, and digital innovation to solve real-world challenges. From laptops to hilltops, blue lights to streetlights, and congestion to relaxation, our data helps people make better decisions, find their way, and respond to the challenges that matter most. Whether it's supporting the emergency services, enabling businesses to grow, or helping governments plan for the future, the work we do has a real impact on everyday lives. If you're looking for meaningful work, exciting challenges, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, you'll find it here.

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