25th October, 2024
Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst
Salary: £60-65,000 plus bonus and benefits
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Position: Senior Finance Analyst
We are recruiting for a dynamic and expanding business seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic finance professional. If you are looking to progress your career and make a significant contribution, growth and success, we want to hear from you!
Purpose: As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will operate within the Finance Team and your role will be crucial in supporting the financial planning and analytics function. You will work closely with the CFO, Senior Leadership Team, and Business Leaders to provide financial support, planning, and analysis to facilitate effective processes, controls, and decision-making.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
1. Collaborate with the Head of FP&A to complete the annual budget process, including developing templates, budget models, and coordinating timetables, deliverables, and meetings.
2. Assist in completing the quarterly forecasting and assist with the annual statutory audit.
3. Develop and maintain the financial planning model, incorporating a fully integrated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecast.
4. Develop and maintain financial planning tools and systems.
Business Performance & Reporting:
1. Prepare monthly revenue reporting and analysis for the business.
2. Prepare monthly Business Unit reporting vs Budget/Reforecast, lead meetings to discuss variances, and provide clear and insightful commentary.
3. Prepare comprehensive, accurate, and timely financial reports and presentations for the leadership team.
4. Assist with the consolidation of financial data across all group companies and update the financial model monthly.
Strategic Planning:
1. Prepare financial models to highlight the financial benefit and impact of potential business opportunities and investments.
2. Assist with sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.
Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:
1. Qualified/Part-Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
2. Experience in management reporting and explaining key drivers of variances.
3. Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and strategic planning skills.
4. Ability to think strategically, challenge current processes, and introduce improvements.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong systems skills.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills with confidence to present numbers to stakeholders outside of Finance.
7. Ability to build positive, productive, and proactive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and join a business where there can be mutually beneficial growth, we want to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr