Finance Analyst

Are you an ambitious newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) accountant looking for an outstanding opportunity that will accelerate you career and open doors to international travel? Would you like to work for one of South Yorkshire employers of choice? If so, Elevation Senior Finance would love to hear from you.

Elevation Recruitment Group's Senior Finance Practice are currently working with a global leading organisation based in Sheffield, who are looking to appoint a driven and ambitious Finance Analyst.

The primary purpose of the role will be to provide financial reporting and analysis and high quality support for the European Finance leadership, to contribute to the operational excellence and best practice transfer amongst the European businesses and to deliver international projects. The role is designed to develop high potential talent, fast-track the experience build for Finance work as well as developing the personal skillset to enable fast career progression

Duties and responsibilities will include:

*Reporting & Analysis - own the models for regular reporting in European Finance and support analysis of financial data and performance. Liaise with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts.
*Prepare reports and projections based on this analysis and flag up issues or recommendations. Key reports are the monthly flash and management accounts, the Risks & Opportunities reporting, the quarterly/bi-annual reports on market and initiatives, and the annual strategy or budget models for Europe.
*M&A activities - support the strategic development of the European businesses through operational Due Diligence Support in projects to be agreed between Corporate Development, the local Finance teams and European Finance, through best practice transfer for Finance integration work in Europe, through support at the interface between Corporate development teams and the OpCo Finance teams.
*Projects - own and support projects in the European Finance Team. These can range from operational initiatives to strategic papers and will provide breadth and depth of experience beyond reporting and analysis.
*Business Partnering - develop the skills to support operational management in the business through the ability to deliver insight as well as asking the right questions, collaborate as well as challenge.
*Co-operate with Group Finance - ensure a strong link to Group Finance in all reporting matters and the ability to support both ways with regards to models, processes and standards.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

*ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
*Educated to degree level (Master level) with focus on Finance / Controlling
*Expert-level analytical and financial modelling skills (principally Microsoft Excel)
*Attention to detail yet ability to see big picture / strategies
*Verbal and written fluency at least in English and German
*Excellent presentation and reporting writing skills
*Mobility, will consider opportunities internationally over developing years

Please do not hesitate to get in touch for further details.