Finance Analyst
- Recruiter
- Abacus Consulting
- Location
- Dunstable, Bedfordshire
- Salary
- £50,000
- Posted
- 12 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2018
- Ref
- 12044
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Business Services
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an autonomous and challenging role for an experienced Financial Analyst to join this leading global organisation. Supporting the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for FP&A including P&L, balance sheet review, variance and cost analysis and project accounting. Proven experience of business partnering with the wider finance team and non-finance budget holders is essential and you will be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Advanced Excel is a must along with previous experience of ERP systems. Strong analytical and organisational skills are a must along with previous experience within financial forecasting, month-end close and ideally contract accounting. Your role will include but not be limited to:
- Production of budgets and forecasts, variance analysis and accounting for discrepancies
- Contract accounting to monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities
- Cost analysis and working closely with operations to drive down costs, including materials, overheads and labour
- Financial modelling to ensure greater visibility of performance
- Business partnering with central finance and budget holder across operations and commercial teams
- Analysis of new business proposals
- Assisting with internal and external audit requirements
- Ad hoc analysis as required