Finance Analyst
- Recruiter
- SRM Recruitment
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Posted
- 14 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 21 Mar 2019
- Ref
- 10790/001
- Contact
- Andrew Setchell
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- IT/ Telecoms, Technology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Finance Analyst | London | £50000 - £55000 per annum | IT / Telecoms
Our client is a global leader in sports data and technology.
The group has increased significantly in size in recent years through organic growth and acquisitions.
They are recruiting a Finance Analyst to join the group's FP&A function. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business and the global finance team, the Finance Analyst will provide insightful analysis to optimise decision making. The position will play a crucial role in the continuous improvement of financial information and business partnering across the Group.
The successful candidate will have excellent academics, be newly qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), have a proactive and innovative approach as well as a strong attention to detail. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an interest in technology and software development.
Salary of £50,000-£55,000 (in line with experience).
Key Responsibilities
- Analysis of results to understand;
- Underlying drivers of growth at revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA level
- Variances versus budget
- Partnering with various stakeholders across to undertake:
- Scenario / 'what-if' planning
- Investment appraisals
- Preparation of budgets
- Partnering with Technology department to;
- Undertake scenario / 'what-if' planning to optimise decision making
- Analyse time/cost for the groups major software initiatives
- Prepare and maintain hiring plans
- Prepare budgets as well as undertake variance analysis
- Analyse Software development projects ROI's
- Understand capex requirements and spend by project
Key relationships
- Reporting into FP&A Manager
- Working closely with Stakeholders not limited to Group CTO, Delivery Director and other technology stakeholders
- Global finance team including Divisional Financial Controllers
Requirements
- Newly qualified ACA/ACCA with first time passes
- Educated to degree level with strong academic results
- Excellent Excel and Financial modelling skills
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
- An interest in sports, technology and software development (preferable)
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