Job Description

The role of Finance Analyst will provide support to the Financial Controller with management accounting, corporate responsibilities, and commercial analysis. The role at times will also provide cover for other commercial activities such as quotations, support services and invoicing. Behind the day to day, this role will be heavily involved with ongoing business improvement projects, and will have the autonomy to develop, suggest and implement changes accordingly.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify and implement commercial opportunities to increase revenue and margins.
• Support Head of Operations and Head of Commercial with ad-hoc project work and commercial analysis.
• Support the Financial Controller on month-end activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, VAT returns, monthly reporting and analysis, fixed asset accounting.
• Business Partner with non-finance teams such as operations to provide analysis that supports business decisions.
• Support Financial Controller on periodic audits, including annual statutory and quarterly bank audits
• On occasion, provide cover for various commercial positions such as billings.
• Identity and implement process improvements.
• Support ad-hoc financial reporting as required by the Financial Controller.

Benefits:

• Study Support.
• Competitive Annual Leave Allowance.
• Brand New Offices.
• Nest Pension Plan.
• Good Commuter Links/Parking.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Be studying toward a formal accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). An advanced knowledge of Excel, using complex formulas and data analysis sets. Outstanding attention to detail and strong organisation skills. Some commercial experience, and able to demonstrate a commercial mindset. Desire for process improvement and challenging the 'as-is' Excellent analytical skills. Interpersonal skills, with a willingness to support immediate team members.