Finance Analyst

Delivering unified, prompt, and precise reports, analyses, and insights on financial performance to ensure that key stakeholders are well-informed for making optimal decisions, whilst actively questioning and reassessing reporting needs to enhance efficiency and commercial effectiveness. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Client Details

With locations across the UK and a finance hub based in Weymouth, my client is a globally recognised retail brand. Due to continued growth and internal changes, they are looking to add to their teams with a part-qualified Finance Analyst.

Description

Finance Analyst:

* Serve as the key financial liaison with the third-party estates management team.
* Collaborate with and assist the Financial Accounting Manager in the prompt and accurate implementation of IFRS16 accounting.
* Possess a comprehensive understanding of the business channels overseen by the direct report, encompassing Head Office, IT, and store maintenance.
* Utilize in-depth knowledge of trading for proactive cost reviews, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
* Take accountability for reviewing and enhancing Finance's processes to ensure accurate and timely transactional level postings, minimizing rework at period end.
* Ensure the preparation of precise working papers supporting accounting entries, contributing to accurate month-end reporting and inclusive balance sheet reconciliations.
* Deliver accurate month-end cost reporting and conduct variance analysis for the business channel, offering detailed insights into monthly cost variances.
* Aid the Financial Business Partner (FBP) in crafting budgets and forecasts, incorporating considerations for full-year and one-off costs.
* Prepare a comprehensive balance sheet review, complete with commentary on key balance areas and explanations for movements.
* Provide support during year-end Group and statutory audits, addressing queries related to the business channel.

Profile

Finance Analyst:

* Simplifies financial performance, providing clear reports and analysis for well-balanced guidance.
* Works independently and collaboratively within the team.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
* Continuously improves financial reporting and analysis methods.
* Open to new ideas and concepts.
* Brings practical experience from diverse roles in profit-driven businesses.
* Part-qualified/qualified accountant with a grasp of financial decision implications.
* Strong understanding of the balance sheet, creditors, accruals, and standard accounting principles.
* Organized with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Job Offer

• £30k-£35k DoE
• Company Stakeholder Pension
• Private Medical & Dental Plans
• 23 days holiday rising to 25 with length of service
• 40% staff discount, 25% family & friends
• Season ticket loans