Non-Contestable Financial Analyst

Job Introduction

Non-Contestable Finance Analyst – Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Join a forward-thinking utilities company that thrives on innovation and outstanding service. At Last Mile, we are proud to deliver high quality solutions across the multi utility sector, and we are continuing to grow. As part of this growth, our Finance team is expanding, and we are excited to welcome a skilled Non-Contestable Finance Analyst to join us.

As a Non-Contestable Finance Analyst, you will report to the Head of Project Finance and play a key part in ensuring the smooth and effective management of the non-contestable elements within each project. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and ambitious environment.

What’s in it for you as a Non-Contestable Finance Analyst?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working*
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Non-Contestable Finance Analyst:

• Maintain accurate non‑contestable templates for all Design & Build projects, ensuring they are kept up to date and fully reconciled against budgets and actuals. 
• Create variations in simPRO for any changes to non‑contestable budgets, making sure customers are billed correctly and any budget differences are resolved. 
• Liaise effectively with Incumbent Water Companies and internal teams to address queries and support smooth project delivery. 
• Ensure Water Asset Values are collected, recorded and corrected where required, and report Water Remedials to the Financial Controller for provisioning. 
• Complete month end reporting, including analysis of variances with clear narratives and calculation of POC Costs Unknown journals

Experience / Knowledge:

• Administration experience 
• Experience working with Microsoft Packages, including excel
• Finance Experience 

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Non-Contestable Finance Analyst? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.  

We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow. 

Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk 

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.