Finance Analyst
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £45000 - £50000 per annum
- Posted
- 19 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 26 Nov 2018
- Ref
- 50322103/001
- Contact
- Marcus Pratt
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Business Services
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A growing business based in Manchester City Centre is currently seeking an ambitious Financial Analyst to join a fantastic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in Financial Services with strong analytical skills.
Role and Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to assist in the preparation, development and analysis of key management accounting information and reporting to ensure that the department makes well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Aid the completion of the monthly management accounts, ensuring all information is accurate and variance analysis against Budget & Forecast is comprehensively explained
- Production and analysis of the Group Executive MI to the Board, with key emphasis on accurate financial reporting and providing initial high level commentary
- Preparation and review of Divisional management information packs for submission to Divisional MDs
- Preparation of weekly and monthly reporting as applicable
- Assist and provide support to the Group FP&A Managers across all divisions, helping them to drive changes, improvements and additional analysis as and when required
- Be a key player in the budget & forecasting process, including specific ownership of all cost lines and building key relationships with Cost Centre owners at all times
- Assist in development and streamlining of the various Monthly Packs
- Various ad hoc tasks as and when required
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required
- Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Medium/Advanced user IT skills - strong data management and advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting reporting systems (Cognos TM1)
- Competent at providing accurate and timely information to a high standard, within tight deadlines and timeframes, whilst managing multiple stakeholder needs
- Minimum 5 years' experience working within accountancy/finance based roles
- Financial Services / banking background desirable but not essential
- Analytical with commercial and financial acumen, organised with an eye for detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary and Contract
- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Permanent, full time contract
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