Finance Analyst
- Recruiter
- Churchill Howard Ltd
- Location
- England, West Midlands, Birmingham
- Salary
- £36000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 19 Jun 2018
- Ref
- BO134
- Contact
- Ben Osborne
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Media / Entertainment
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Churchill Howard are recruiting in partnership with a leader in their sector to recruit a Finance Analyst in Central Birmingham to support operations across the business.
Reporting directly into the Head of Finance the main objective is to provide financial support to the central functional area on a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months with the option to go permanent.
Your responsibilities will be as follows:
* Ensuring accurate reporting and correct financial treatment for period end, including journals, variance analysis and departmental reporting
* Being responsible for budgets/projections for central departments and ensure any risks and opportunities are communicated to the relevant parties
* Being the lead financial support to the central procurement and HR teams, providing commercial scrutiny and appropriate accounting treatment to key departmental projects.
* Providing a link between head office departments and brand finance teams in terms of understanding the full impact of procurement contracts and HR recharges.
* Providing robust analytical assessment of overhead and centrally controlled spend that supports management in realising cost efficiency's and/or business improvement
* Maintaining strong links with the central departments including relationships with Exec members and senior management teams
Job Requirements:
* Strong accounting, commercial and analytical skills
* Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
* A keen eye for detail is essential
* A team player with a 'can do' attitude
* Proven experience of data manipulation and modelling
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills
* Ability to build excellent relationships across both the finance and non-finance community, with strength in communicating financial info to non-financial colleagues. Strong communicator of complex financial information
* Previous experience of financial processes including period end reporting process
* Professional Accountancy Qualification is highly desirable
The company offers a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual with the business to add real value. This is backed up by a competitive salary and benefits package.
The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) and will demonstrate fantastic communication skills. They will show a genuine interest in the industry and will demonstrate a willingness to participate when forming key business strategy.
Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.