Group Financial Analyst

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Analyst to join one of the UK’s most successful house builder and property developers based in Cobham, Surrey. A great role for someone seeking to make their first move into industry from practice into a FTSE listed business.

Reporting the Group FC, key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of key analytical documentation (cash flow forecasting stock analysis, analysis of key sites) for Group MD, FD and FC.
• Preparation of analysis of Group land holdings.
• Forecasting of half year and year end financials.
• Review and preparation of analysis of competitor results / practice / industry trends.
• Review of Group consolidation and detailed analysis of key components (land holdings, stock)
• Preparation of Annual Report and Presentation to Analysts.
• Monitoring disclosures and updating Group practice where required (through direct liaison with Divisional Finance teams).
• Liaison with external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Liaison with other external advisors (eg. pensions, remuneration) prior to and during year end processes.
• Preparation and/or review of statutory accounts.
• Continuing review of impact and development of international accounting standards.
• Advising on and implementing changes to standards for the Group.
• Keeping aware of the impact of changing practice and industry issues.
• Preparation and review of Group working capital forecasts.

Ad Hoc Financial Analysis work, including:

• Impact analysis of financial/accounting effect of proposed Group projects / transactions.
• Preparation of business plans for potential site and corporate transactions
• Sales cash monitoring against forecast.

Applicants Must Be:

ACA Qualified with exerience having audited or prepared UK Plc accounts (including consolidations)

Strong communicator, comfortable influencing at the highest levels