Financial Analyst

Location
England, East Sussex, Brighton
Salary
£175 - £200 per day
Posted
22 Feb 2017
Closes
01 Mar 2017
Ref
894008
Contact
Lucy Tavender
Job Title
Finance Analyst
Experience Levels
Part Qualified
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure that all aspects of the management accounts and performance reporting are accurate and timely with a clear understanding of all the variances to budget and forecast for the monthly reporting timetable.
  • Proactively innovate and drive continuous improvements to all processes and reporting outputs through simplification and automation. Where appropriate share improvement opportunities with and across all business units.
  • To operate a robust methodology for the analysis, control and accurate reporting of financials.
  • Produce the monthly reporting pack by providing a consolidated view of operational and financial performance.
  • Responsible for other ad hoc projects according to the finance team priorities including acting as a lead on specific projects impacting the team.
  • Responsible for compliance, regulation and risk management specific to the role, support external and internal audit processes on all matters relating to Performance
  • To ensure up-to-date policies and procedures for the role, ensuring appropriate controls and accurate management information.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the Customers Business and other Business Unit Finance teams.

The successful candidate will ideally be a part qualified accountant with good Excel skills and someone with experience of working in a similar role within a large complex organisation. Good communication skills are expected as you will work closely with senior stakeholders.