Finance Analyst
- Recruiter
- Abacus Consulting
- Location
- Watford, Hertfordshire
- Salary
- £45,000-£55,000+ Competitive, Flexible Benefits
- Posted
- 17 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 24 Apr 2019
- Ref
- 10866
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Leisure
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an exciting and newly created opportunity to support the Finance Director, and to be responsible for the commercial financial and data analysis for a dynamic and well known organisation in a highly sought after sector.
You will be primarily responsible for the preparation of a number of key reports and will work closely with stakeholders and departments across the business. As Finance Analyst, you will evaluate and analyse a significant amount of information, to enable sound decision making and understanding. You will provide meaningful analysis as well as assisting with running the month-end procedure.
Working closely with the Finance Manager and the rest of the accounts team, your role will include but not be limited to:
- Supporting the production of the monthly forecast, annual budget and strategic plans
- Preparation of data and analysis for month end reporting
- Working with key stakeholders to understand and improve processes and to improve KPIs, as well as budget management
- Monthly reviews to ensure departmental spend & headcount forecast are accurate and variances, risk & opportunities against these are well understood
- Financial and commercial analysis of a variety of business areas.
- Preparation and maintenance of clear and accurate MI reporting including commentary and writing reports and presentations for the leadership team
- Data modelling capabilities
- Managing the business planning process, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
- Ensure process and controls are adhered to and seek opportunities to recommend improvements
This role will suit a Finalist level or newly qualified CIMA or ACCA Accountant who is ambitious and keen to work in a challenging, fast placed environment, where they will be given autonomy and a great opportunity to put their own stamp on the role.