Interim Finance Analyst
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- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £350 - 400 per day
- Posted
- 15 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 22 Jan 2019
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
A mid sized retail business with a 60 year history is looking for a interim finance manager to join their team for 6 months (potential to turn permanent for the right candidate)
Reporting into the head of FP&A the interim finance analyst will
- Provide first line business support to the sales divisions under the guidance and coordination of the Business Controller. This role works closely with the sales divisions. It is a flexible role intended to respond to the areas of focus that arise.
- Provide input and analytical support to all business issues and new initiatives.
- Provide input to the financial evaluation of business cases.
- Work with the business teams to produce fit for purpose budgets and re-forecasts.
- Provide analysis as required to report, monitor and explain performance.
- Produce daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s and transactional detail as required.
- Ensure that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.
Candidate Profile
- Management accounting experience, in an industry environment preferably.
- Cashflow modelling and budget preparation experience would be an advantage.
- Excellent IT Skills, advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Vlookups etc), working experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience of using accounting systems would be valuable.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team confidently
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Enthusiastic, positive and proactive approach