Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst - FP&A

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Client:

Castlefield Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a market leading organisation who operate in over 50 countries globally. The role is on a permanent basis and the offices are easily accessible from M62/A1/M1 network.

Role:

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for consolidating the financial reporting of the company’s multiple international subsidiaries and forming the narrative which supports the company’s trading and forecasts.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the group’s financial reporting consolidation system
• Development of group reporting: altering existing group reporting in line with IFRS changes; introducing new reporting; improving existing systems and processes.
• Assist the Group FP&A Manager in the preparation of the monthly reporting packs: updating reports with the latest results and variances; forming supporting commentary; meeting corporate deadlines
• Take the lead in the fortnightly cash flow forecasting process: managing the regional submission process; preparing and presenting the group report to senior management; forming the commentary to understand the company’s cash flows
• Review and challenge regional performance vs forecast to provide clarity over drivers of performance to the senior management team
• Support monthly calls with international finance teams
• Support and drive the forecasting cycles in partnership with regional finance leads; drive improvements in the company’s forecasting processes and outputs
• Drive projects to improve FP&A processes and outputs including the development of new systems and tools
• Assist in responding to queries from internal and external customers and the production of ad-hoc reports in response to queries
• Provide modelling, financial planning & analysis and ad hoc financial support as required outside the day-to-day operations of the business

Person:

The successful candidate will have:

• An accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or overseas equivalent)
• Advanced Excel with exposure to large data sets. SQL experience would be a bonus
• Would suit an ambitious high calibre Accountant who is looking to progress in a challenging role and gain Private Equity exposure. Lots of senior/executive exposure both in the UK and internationally
• Great relationship building skills; able to develop close and constructive relationships at all levels
• Opportunities for progression both within Group Finance and in the regional finance teams

To apply for the position please use the link provided, contact Chris Oldfield via Linked In/Castlefield website