Financial Analyst/Business Partner
Fully Remote - flexible in terms of where you work in the UK with quarterly in person whole company events at various locations around the UK
35 Hours per week - worked flexibly (no core hours)
The package: 48,000 - 52,000, 38 days holiday annually (inclusive of bank holiday), 26 WFH monthly allowance, private Healthcare, life assurance, enhanced family leave, additional paid leave for celebrating life's important moments, 6% pension contribution and many more excellent benefits!
We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst/Business Partner to join our passionate L&D client. They are an award winning, market leading brand in the Leadership and Management digital learning space with employees in the UK and USA. As the Financial Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Finance in business partnering several departments within the business, supporting on commercial decisions and business cases. You will have great exposure to the Leadership Team supporting the Head of Finance.
Your Key Responsibilities as Financial Analyst will include:
Strategic Business Partnering with senior management and other stakeholders.
Provide financial guidance and support to drive business performance.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve financial and operational goals.
Financial Planning and Analysis; develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Support the annual budget cycle working closely with operational leads.
Track performance against budgets and forecasts and Business cases as well as Growth Plan initiatives.
Performance Monitoring; track and analyse key financial metrics against budget and business cases, identifying trends and areas for improvement and course correction where needed.
Cost Management; Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.
Ensure that costs are accurately analysed across the financial statements and cost centres, working with the Management Accountant and Head of Finance.
Risk Management; Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the business.
Process Improvement; Streamline financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Compliance; Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards as well as company policies and processes.
Reporting; Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Cash Management; Working with the rest of the team - manage cashflow and develop comprehensive forecasts and financial oversight and guidance to ensure effective cost control and resource allocation.
What skills and Experience are we looking for?
- Ideally you will have ICAEW and or CIMA or equivalent qualifications
- Ability to quickly develop credibility and positive working relationships with management, employees, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to influence at a senior level and work autonomously.
- Ability to apply sound judgement in difficult situations.
- Good eye for detail and accuracy
- Ability to apply assertiveness skills where appropriate.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply sensitivity where required.
- Excellent IT skills and ability to present information clearly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
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