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Michael page are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic client looking to hire a dedicated Finance Analyst who will assist in financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking. This role will also analyse financial data and create financial models for stakeholders.
Client Details
Our client is a large organisation in the retail industry, recognised globally for its commitment to delivering high quality products to its customers. They have established a brilliant reputation for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment offering genuine progression opportunities and career support.
Description
The key responsibilities of a Finance Analyst will include:
- Analyse results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
- Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
- Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
- Identify financial status by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and budgets
Profile
A successful Finance Analyst should have:
- Proven experience in a similar financial analyst role ideally an FP&A background
- Active studier working towards CIMA/ ACCA
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting software
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good business acumen
Job Offer
- A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, based on experience
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Hybrid/ home working opportunities
- Study support
- Generous annual leave - options to buy and sell holidays
- Genuine progression and development opportunities
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Life assurance
