We are seeking an experienced Finance Analyst. In this key role, you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and providing business partnering support to the team.
Role Responsibilities:
- Own all month-end processes, including budget preparation and reforecasting, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Apply clear financial controls, ensuring that financial assumptions are captured and understood; manage balance sheet ownership and identify risks and opportunities.
- Own and deliver month-end performance updates, including detailed analysis and commentary for internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead and present at bi-weekly meetings, validating people costs reporting.
- Communicate effectively within Finance, collaborating closely with FP&A and the Cost Team.
- Provide financial modelling and reporting as required
- Drive process improvements, developing new ways to simplify and expedite current processes.
- Create and maintain reporting packs to track actual spend versus budget/forecast, along with identifying spend to go, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide ad-hoc financial support and guidance for business initiatives.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Advanced skills in Excel modelling and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
- Proven business partnering experience, working cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and report to senior management.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.