Temporary Finance Analyst - Travel & Expenses

  • Gleeson Recruitment Group
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Feb 21, 2026
Seasonal Retail

Job Description

Temporary Finance Analyst - Travel & Expenses
26 - 28 per hour (umbrella) 3-5 month contract Leicester (5 days on site)

actual title is Temporary Finance Coordinator

Gleeson are partnering with a large, fast-paced UK organisation who are seeking a Temporary Finance Analyst to support its Travel & Expenses function during a period of high activity. This role sits within a high-volume environment and requires strong analytical capability, financial control awareness and the confidence to operate with senior stakeholders.

This position is suited to a qualified, part-qualified or QBE finance professional with experience analysing and reporting large volumes of expense data within a sizeable corporate setting.

Key responsibilities

  • Own and enhance Travel & Expense reporting, MI and KPI packs

  • Analyse high-volume expense data to identify trends, risks, anomalies and control gaps

  • Support month-end processes including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting

  • Partner with the business to provide insight on T&E performance, compliance and cost drivers

  • Maintain and optimise T&E systems, processes and financial controls

  • Support carbon reporting requirements linked to travel activity

  • Deliver clear, actionable insight to stakeholders and respond to ad hoc data requests

  • Drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting and governance

Requirements

  • Qualified, part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE finance professional

  • Background in a large, complex business environment is essential

  • Proven experience analysing and reporting high volumes of expenses or transactional finance data

  • Strong Excel/data skills and confidence working with large datasets

  • Experience with journals, reconciliations and financial controls

  • Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and challenge where appropriate

  • Proactive, organised and comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting

A hands-on interim opportunity for a commercially minded finance analyst who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight and driving improvements in a high-volume environment.

Please note:

  • Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
  • Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 5 days onsite - this is non-negotiable.
  • CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.

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