Financial Business Analyst

Finalist Studier - Financial Business Analyst for a leading retail & wholesale brand based in Luton. The role is highly commercial and will work very closely with operations and the board, reporting directly into the CFO.

A great opportunity with room to grow into a Financial Controller position my client are keen for someone who has impact and can show a proven track record of progression in their career to date.

Client Details

Finalist Studier - Financial Business Analyst

My client are a world specialist brand in the children retail and wholesale sector and the most important brand of the their global Group.

Over the years the Groups main brand has achieved a high level of specialisation and continues to offer innovative solutions studied in every detail to accompany children through growth.

In more than 100 countries around the world through branches and distributors they achieve around 1.5 billion euros turnover, employing more than 6,000 people all over the world.

The UK branch of the Group has the mission to distribute products in the UK & EIRE markets via their Luton location

The UK division is one of the leaders in their industry amongst the UK and Eire markets through a range of successful products and has witnessed positive growth (double digit) in the past 2 years.

Description

Finalist Studier - Financial Business Analyst Job Description

• As the Financial Business Partner you will be responsible for the preparation of the annual financial budgets and monthly flexed budgets
• Business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing the monthly management accounts and reporting pack
• Developing the financial reporting systems and internal controls procedures
• Responsibility for managing the working capital
• Managing the day to day cash flow reporting
• Overseeing the preparation of VAT and Intrastat returns
• Preparing the annual statutory accounts
• Working closely with the Finance Director with managing import documentation and currency exchange risk with overseas suppliers

Profile

The Successful Applicant

• Finalist stage studier or part qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) although individuals who are qualified by experience will also be considered
• A proven track record of working in a growing business
• Strong communication skills
• Must adopt a hands-on work ethic and have the ability to work within a collaborative, challenging and consultative environment with a multitude of personalities
• Strong systems experience including Excel and SAP is highly desirable
• Proven track record of performance reporting and producing management and statutory financial statements.
• Proactive and self-motivated individual
• Must have ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively at all times

Job Offer

Highly competitive package and the opportunity offers the right individual a clear progression path with a fast growing and supportive company