Finance Business Analyst

Location
England, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough
Salary
£50000 - £60000 per annum
Posted
19 Feb 2018
Closes
26 Feb 2018
Ref
1801-86
Contact
Lotti Strongman
Job Title
Finance Analyst
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A FTSE 100 international FMCG group is seeking to appoint a Financial Business Analyst to assist with their ambitious growth strategy. This is a newly created role, working across a full range of disciplines and offering a high level of exposure to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Analyse current business performance and assist with M&A activity
  • Conduct Due Diligence to produce a robust business case
  • Work with business units to assist with the budgeting and forecasting process
  • Prepare consolidated management reports and analysis
  • Improve efficiency and automation of reporting process
  • Work with the business unit finance teams to understand the business drivers and financial performance
  • Produce, review and challenge financial models in support of the business case
  • Manage and forecast transaction costs
  • Support the business units to prepare for integration and post-acquisition handover

Key desirables:

  • Professional Finance Qualification
  • Experience in a Top 10 accountancy practice
  • Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a large number of stakeholders