Finance Analyst

We are seeking a diligent Finance Analyst with a talent for identifying business trends and providing sound financial advice. The ideal candidate should be adept at financial forecasting and risk analysis.

Client Details

Our client is a leading player in the manufacturing sector. With an expansive footprint, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and services to their customers. They employ a dedicated team of professionals who work together to achieve the company's ambitious goals.

Description

• Assist with the end to end functional and Group budget and forecasting processes
• Model and scenario analyse operational and commercial outlooks
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of key business drivers to senior business managers
• Support high quality analysis and insights to maximise and shape growth and EBIT margin
• Develop dashboards and reports for communication and understanding of cost base and margin
• Work closely with the Group FC to ensure completeness and accuracy of the balance sheets
• Provide visibility of all balance sheet & working capital movements and variance from forecast
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accuracy of internal costing system and cost to serve for both customer and geographic perspectives
• Assist the Head of FP&A with the reporting of financial performance, variance analysis, margin analysis and forecasting
• Assist the Group Financial Controller with reporting of overhead cost base, variance analysis and anticipation of future resource needs to support growth and efficiency targets
• Assist the FBP with dashboard reporting; including the interpretation of results and recommendations to improve performance
• Assist the preparation of the weekly Flash analysis and monthly reports, including provision of commentary and insight
• Provide ad hoc reports and analytics as required.

Profile

• Business/Accounting degree; CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualfiied or equivalent
• Manufacturing background is desirable (costing and transfer pricing exposure)
• Proven expertise in financial forecasting and diagnosis
• Very IT literate & systems savvy. Microsoft Dynamics BC / Power BI
• Accurate, detail conscious, quantitative and analytical skills, data modelling, problem solver
• Strong clear communication both in writing and verbally, presenting data in user friendly format
• Team player, collaborator, influencer, energised; yet able to work on a standalone basis
• Responsive, Reliable & Results orientated.

Job Offer

• Salary range of up to £48,000 per annum
• A competitive package
• A supportive and collaborative company culture
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.