Job Description

You will be initially be responsible for financially supporting the change business unit (Revenue generation, financial period closes, variance analysis, various financial analysis, internal costing, budgeting and forecasting) and report into the business unit Finance Manager.

A key part will be working with financial data to provide meaningful and insightful information, developing various P&L reports and forecasts, supporting the Finance Manager with reviews with senior stakeholders such as heads of departments and Directors. Additionally the candidate will liaise with the project teams completing the forecast that will be used by the client. The ideal candidate will be analytical, have impeccable attention to detail, be self-driven with the ability and desire to develop their career in Finance.
The role offers fantastic opportunity for someone to develop in our organization, a unique joint venture with a track record of developing employees and internal progression backed by the Sopra Steria group, a European leader of digital transformation with nearly 7,000 employees in the UK alone.

The role would ideally be suited to a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/etc. professional body qualification) or to someone AAT qualified with experience in management accounting and working with financial/management reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly close of on a timely, accurate and professional basis (Monthly accounting adjustments/Variance analysis commentary/Forecasting)
• Update financial P&L models of a key client service contract and operational departments
• Assist in P&L forecasting and budget setting process
• Attend regular meetings with Finance Manager and key operational and project leads to review performance
• Develop and maintain financial models
• Ad Hoc financial analysis & modelling
• Deputizing for others in the team as required to cover key roles
• Expectation that time will be spent on the delivery sites (Gosport and Glasgow) dependent on extant Government guidance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Part-Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, etc.) or AAT Qualified with plans to take further qualifications. Be educated to a degree level (Minimum grade required 2.1). Previous experience in management accounts (Forecasting/Variance analysis/Performance reporting etc.). Ability to work quickly and accurately with complex information and present in a clear format. Motivated, driven and keen to progress career. Keen attention to detail and an analytical nature. Confidence to challenge where numbers don’t look right. Experience with Microsoft Office software particularly Excel, Word, Power Point. Flexible and adaptable to cope with a fast paced environment in a large organization.