Finance Analyst

Pod Point; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EV charging provider seeks a Finance Analyst to join their Finance team in London. This role involves responsibility for month-end closes, inventory management, and financial reconciliation. The candidate should be a newly qualified or part-qualified accountant with an understanding of IFRS and experience in financial processes. This position offers hybrid working, flexibility, and numerous employee perks, making it a great opportunity for detail-oriented individuals eager to learn and grow in the EV sector.

Benefits

Access to a well-being platform

Flexible hybrid working model

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary

Virtual GP from HealthHero

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including IFRS.
• Experience in month-end close, journal postings, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work with supply chain and operations for stock management.
• Support monthly reconciliation of inventory and COGS.

Skills

Newly qualified or Part qualified accountant

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Experience in month-end close

High attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Education

Qualification in ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Finance Analyst

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Financial Controller

Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 / year

Description

We’re Pod – one of the UK’s leading EV charging providers, trusted by over 250,000 customers and powering more than 5 million miles every single day. But behind the numbers is a team of passionate people working together to shape a smarter, more sustainable future. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified or part-qualified accountant to join a growing business in the EV sector. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes, work closely with multiple departments, and help shape the financial foundations of a company that’s driving the transition to sustainable transport. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

We started off in 2009 as Pod Point, helping people make the switch to electric as EVs began to hit the road. Today, we’re leading the way into a smarter energy future. Now part of the EDF Family, a global leader in low‑carbon energy, we're giving people and communities the power move confidently through electrification. We’re proud to be the trusted charging partner for leading automotive brands like Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, and Kia; home builders Barratt and Bellway; and retail giants including Tesco. Our smart charging solutions don’t just support EV drivers – they help balance the grid, lower costs, and make clean energy accessible to everyone.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close – you’ll prepare monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations for prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Inventory and Cost Management – you’ll work with supply chain and operations teams to maintain stock registers and manage accruals for cost of goods sold.
• Financial Reconciliation – you’ll support monthly reconciliation of inventory, COGS, balance sheet, and other expenditure items.
• Audit Support – you’ll assist in external audit processes by providing samples, documentation, and reconciliations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support – you’ll assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis against actuals.
• Cash Flow Monitoring – you’ll help track and report on cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Cost Analysis and Reporting – you’ll analyse cost trends and provide insights to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Compliance and Controls – you’ll ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Process Improvement – you’ll act as a visible ambassador at trade shows, conferences, and industry events, showcasing Pod’s innovation and leadership.
• Ad Hoc Analysis – you’ll identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting accuracy.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Newly qualified or Part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including IFRS
• Experience in month‑end close, journal postings, and reconciliations
• SAP experience is an advantage
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Bonus Skills

• Experience in a fast‑paced, scale‑up environment
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and cost management.

Our Ways of Working

We’re all about flexibility, community and a healthy work‑life balance. Our hybrid model offers a ‘best of both worlds’ approach combining the best parts of home and office working. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but you can expect to work from our London office between 8‑12 days per month.

To support this, the successful applicant should be within a reasonably commutable distance to our office (Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HB).

Perks that spark joy

• Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform
• Pod Charger
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
• Family & friend discount scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Very generous parental and family leave
• Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
• Eyecare scheme
• Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
• Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Important Information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Your privacy is important to us, all information shared will be handled according to our Candidate Privacy Notice.