Finance Analyst

Location
England, London
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + benefits
Posted
22 Jul 2020
Closes
19 Aug 2020
Ref
BBBH65426
Contact
Alicia Davis
Job Title
Finance Analyst
Experience Levels
Part Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

An international consumer business based in London is looking for a highly driven and energetic Finance Analyst to join their thriving finance team.

Reporting into the Head of Commercial Finance, you will play an instrumental part in shaping the way this unique business' ecommerce platform is driven forward.

Your New Role

The Finance Analyst will support the Head of Finance and CFO with:

  • Financial modelling
  • P&L budgeting and forecasting
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Ad hoc commercial analysis
  • Being the ERP system super-user for the business

Additionally, you will assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts with full responsibility for:

  • Fixed asset register and depreciation calculations
  • Accrual and prepayment journals
  • Deferred income and revenue recognition analysis
  • Control account reconciliations
  • General journal posting
  • Checking ledger entries
  • Generating P&L and Balance Sheet reports
  • Weekly Sales Reporting
  • Monthly MI packs

About You

Applications to this Financial Analyst role must come from part-qualified Accountants who demonstrate:

  • At least 2 years' experience preparing management accounts within a fast-changing, multi-channel retailer.
  • Experience working in a medium sized growing business.
  • Systems and process implementation would be useful.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Problem solving, a desire to seek continual improvements and the ability to communicate to non-finance staff throughout the business are all required.
  • Advanced Excel skills - you should know your Pivot tables and VLookups!
  • The ability to work independently and show initiative.
  • The ability to take responsibility and be accountable for your actions.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Confidence and common sense.
  • Excellent motivation and people management skills.
  • Commercial awareness and passion for the brand.
  • A great team player with the ability to promote and help build a positive work environment.

Candidates who have exposure to ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Jet Reports (or a similar reporting package) will be at an advantage.

Benefits

In return, the Finance Analyst will be entitled to:

  • £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
  • 10% bonus
  • Full study support
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Healthcare
  • Pension scheme

Apply Now

If you would like to discuss this Finance Analyst role in greater detail, please submit your application today.