Your new companyYour new company is a market leading manufacturer in the Blackpool area. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Financial Analyst to join the team on a permanent basis.Your new role

Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting, including the posting of journals, management accounts and variance analysis, providing relevant insights and improvements.
Support the delivery of forecast/reforecast and budget planning outputs ensuring consistency through adherence to the Group defined reporting procedures for Sales, Marketing and R&D Functions.
Delivery of accurate cost centre and project reports (including analysis of time incurred) to budget owners including support on analysis, re-forecast and budget inputs to deliver targets.
Support business projects with financial insight and analysis.
Supporting the delivery of Half Year and Annual Report including the co-ordination and production of the Annual Report Pack, investor presentations, half year and annual report and ensuring adherence to Group defined reporting procedures
Support the reporting, monitoring and claiming of UK Government Innovation Funding grants.

What you'll need to succeedTo thrive in this role you will enjoy working in a team environment, have a can-do attitude with a strong attention to detail. You will enjoy working with data and have a willingness to learn in a supportive environment as well as having the confidence to present to, work with and learn from more senior stakeholders You won’t be afraid to challenge the status quo and offer alternative solutions to interesting problems.Our ideal candidate will have experience of working within a finance team, use of ERP systems, Business Information systems, preferably with Power BI, and the ability to work effectively in spreadsheets, or demonstrate a willingness to acquire such expertise both through supported learning and self-study.You will be working towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or keen to commence one having had exposure through education.What you'll get in return• Competitive basic salary of up to £40,000 + bonus• 33 days annual leave • Company Share Scheme• Hybrid working pattern - 2 days in the office, 3 from home• On site parking• Progression & development opportunitiesOur local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George.

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