Senior Financial Analyst

Main Responsibilities:
Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate on the budget process, including updating the budget model.
• Regularly liaise with budget holders, sharing budget trackers, and providing performance vs. budget analysis.
• Manage the capitalisation of development costs, maintain the intangible asset register, and post relevant journals.

Headcount Management:

• Update the headcount model, post payroll journals, and provide analysis.
• Coordinate with the recruitment team regarding roles within the hiring budget.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly management accounts in a timely manner.
• Assist in creating the monthly Finance Board report and cost analysis.

Year-End Audit:

• Provide relevant information for the year-end audit file.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Handle strategic projects and other ad hoc requests.

Person Specifications:

• Relevant accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar).
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in forecasting and budgeting.
• Strong technical accounting skills and operational experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP / Xero would be desirable, but not essential.

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