Finance Analyst
- Recruiter
- Sussum Consulting Limited
- Location
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £40-45,000 + bens
- Posted
- 25 May 2021
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2021
- Ref
- SCL 1037
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG
- Experience Levels
- Part Qualified
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Finance Analyst
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
£45,000 + bens
12 month FTC
About the Role:
Based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, our client is an established and growing company looking for a part-qualified accountant to join their team as a Finance Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.
This is award winning company is seen as a market leader with a diverse and growing portfolio of products. They are going through a sustained period of growth and remain dedicated to expanding their national network.
This Finance Analyst opportunity would suit a Part-Qualified or recently Qualified Accountant who will assist in ensuring that reporting is accurate and timely, along with managing the statutory and accounting processes. The candidate will be a key contributor to the monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting, forecast & planning processes, working with the businesses unit leaders to enable an understanding of local financial performance and developing consistent, concise forecasts and plans, and monthly variance reporting at a cost centre level.
Main responsibilities of the Finance Analyst:
- Month end journal preparation for general ledger and balance sheet reviews (excluding accounts receivable, accounts payable and inter-company entries);
- Prepare monthly management accounts and prepare and review analysis files to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial and management reporting;
- Review month end P&L market reporting and sales reports to be supplied to the sales team and management team;
- Hold regular cost centre reviews with the business unit leaders, and work with them to maintain departmental operational costs within budget, especially marketing and sales accruals;
- Assist on the budget/forecast submission and by preparation of the overhead budgets, working with the business unit leaders;
- Prepare the month end reports (G&A overhead focus) and comment on performance against objectives;
- Preparation of the bi-weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts, including variance analyses to previous submissions;
- Prepare account reconciliations on a monthly basis, and review with the Finance Manager;
- Assist with preparation of Statutory Accounts and compliance with local GAAP;
- Identify and work with the finance manager and other finance team members to improve processes to deliver a more efficient and effective financial reporting and analysis;
- Business partnering, supporting local management teams in understanding their financial data and performance, including the preparation of ad hoc reports for various members of the management teams;
- Liaise with external tax advisers and auditors in regard to the annual statutory requirements;
- Prepare royalty statements for review
- Assist in supporting Finance Team requests, ad-hoc analysis, and any local projects as required..
The Ideal candidate for the Finance Analyst:
- Part-Qualified / Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA) with a strong academic record, ideally with experience in a product related business.
- Developed communication (verbal & written) skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels across the business.
- An understanding of technical IFRS accounting.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to learn and develop new skills as well as quickly adapt to new challenges and ways of working.
- Strong IT skills with experience using Excel and the ability to write and develop reports and experience of working with SAP.
Apply now:
If you are interested in this Finance Analyst role in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, then please apply now for immediate consideration!