Finance Analyst
- Recruiter
- Walker Dendle
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £35k + study package and comprehensive benefits
- Posted
- 19 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 26 Jul 2017
- Ref
- LAD51207
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Part Qualified
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This role is to support the Senior Finance Analyst in providing effective financial challenge and support to their business partner(s). This will be achieved via the production of timely and accurate financial information which can be used by the finance team to support business partners with performance review and informed decision making to drive business profitability.
The role will be required to provide timely accurate information appropriate for distribution to the key business partners, will be responsible for producing relevant management account information and maintaining their balance sheets. The role also needs to support the senior finance analyst in the production and completion of budgeting and forecasting deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
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To produce timely information for sales, margin, costs and stock as appropriate
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To contribute to the month end routines of the management accounts including journal entry and balance sheet reconciliations
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To coordinate the setup of new departments and concession partners.
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To provide detailed and clear analysis on trading performance
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To undertake analysis for potential initiatives using financial modelling techniques
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To become familiar with and report on KPIs
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To support the budgeting and forecasting process
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To produce reports which are easily understood by non-financial people
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To contribute to the improvement of reporting and analysis
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To deal with queries and requests in a professional manner
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Person Specification
- FMCG experience, preferably in retail
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Working towards recognised accountancy qualification (preferably CIMA/ACCA )
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Advanced Excel skills and computer literate in other core application
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We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, please do continue to apply for jobs advertised by Walker Dendle.