Senior Finance Analyst Up to 75,000 per annum Birmingham, West Midlands Permanent / Hybrid
Overview My client is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Finance Analyst to join their Birmingham based team on a hybrid working basis. The successful applicant will join an established team within their cost functions team. Reporting into the Head of Finance for Cost Functions, this role will be critical in ensuring that costs are accurately reported, and that future spend is accurately forecasted, with risks to both P&L and cash flow reported in a timely manner. The role will require working across a wide stakeholder base which includes business leads and their teams in addition to support teams. The successful candidate will be hands-on, with the ability to complete the regular tasks but have an inquisitive nature and not be afraid to challenge the status quo and seeks ways to improve our ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
Month-end and quarterly processes
"hands-on" finance analysis across Cost Functions
Full understanding of variances, drivers and corrective actions
Prepare and present insightful analysis of operating spend and headcount
Identify and quantify risks & opportunities?
Support the budget and forecasting process, including full year out-turn
Support and provide information for monthly & quarterly Cost Functions reviews
Develop analysis & financial models to support business development and sensitivity analysis
Ensure robust control with focus on financial, management accounting and cost
Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, reporting and analysis
Become a trusted partner with senior stakeholders to understand critical business needs
Professional Qualifications / Requirements
Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - 2 to 3 years PQE
Good knowledge of finance (budgeting, planning, month end & financial analysis)
Advanced Excel skills
Attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines and requests for information
Ability to build strong relationship across the business
Demonstrate the ability to adapt to change
Experience in supporting a global and complex organisation
Benefits
Performance related bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare & more!
If you have the required skills apply to the role for a confidential chat!
