Finance Analyst

Anderson Knight are seeking a talented Finance Analyst to join one of our key clients based in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you will work closely with the Finance Manager on a large high value project.

You will be exposed to a large amount of ad-hoc work, supporting a broad range of finance requirements across the project. As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis to the project, driving insight and decision-making to improve profitability and operational performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partnering with commercial teams to develop and deliver financial plans and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Journal postings including month end.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identifying opportunities for cost optimization and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier payment reviews.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and shareholders across the project, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision making.
• Preparation of management accounts.
• Half year and year end audit support.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA) .
• A strong desire to learn and progress.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience operating multiple finance systems.

To succeed in this role you will need excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and if not already possessed, will be expected to develop an understanding of the retail sector.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence.