Job Description

Ideally, the Senior Finance/MI Analyst will have previous experience working within an IT Finance environment as the knowledge gained would prove invaluable in this role as you provide:
Management Information – producing analysis & trend reports with appropriate MI to assist with the review of cross divisional charges of Group IT costs, aiding the divisions to understand underlying charges and provide greater transparency of costs.
Financial Control - ensuring adequate controls are in place around any modelling used in the allocation process and sufficient processes are documented, including process flows, to ensure risk of unsupported models is mitigated. 
Ensuring allocations basis used to allocate Group IT costs are fully understood, documented and are agreed as an appropriate driver of cross divisional allocations of Group IT costs.
Allocated Expense Review- Reviewing the current allocation recharging model and help shape new cost allocation principles and basis for the Group IT cost base, developing a good understanding of the tools used including CMdb and ServiceNow.
Planning and Forecasting - Developing a model or framework that can be used in the planning and forecast process to apportion Group IT costs to divisions in line with how these services are provided by Group IT and consumed by the business.
Projects - Supporting management by undertaking ad-hoc analysis and projects as required, to further develop the success of the division’s profile within the organisation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Degree qualified preferred or with equivalent experience in MI, Finance or Accounting roles Previous experience working within an IT Finance related environment would be ideal although Finance/MI experience including cost allocation and profit measurement in other environments  would also suffice Good communication & people skills, as you will interact with all levels of business, developing strong relationships with finance and non finance individuals Advanced knowledge in the use of spreadsheets, databases and analysis tools Ability to design, develop and maintain financial models MI and Data Analysis experience is essential Strong Excel analytical skills.