Do you have experience within the exhibition and events industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
GES are currently looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Finance Team based in Birmingham.
Role Purpose:
This role is to support finance and operational management through analysing information to aid the decision-making process.
Who we are
GES is a global, full service face-to-face live events marketing partner. We create some of the most incredible events in the world – think exhibitions, events, sales conferences, and exhibitions of all sizes. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, to insightful measurement – and every detail in between – we bring brands to life!
Our mission is to create memorable event experiences, and we count on you, our talented employees around the world help us do it. We foster an innovative, fast-paced and creative environment for those who like to think, create and work. Our incredible team includes designers, account management, marketing specialists, business pros and artisans – just to name a few.
GES employees are great at collaborating and communicating.
What you will do:
You will:
1. Analyse in detail show costs/revenues and feed information back to operational/finance managers to support show planning, forecasting and reporting
2. Produce variance analysis for actual results versus forecasting/planned numbers
3. Gather historical information, analyse trends and report in a presentable way that aids decision making and accurate forecasting (including use of graphs and charts)
4. Assist in preparation of forecasts and plan information
5. Provide information on show rotations, size, changes and exhibitors
6. Assist in the preparation and review of capital investment proposals
7. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
8. Prepare monthly and ad hoc journals with appropriate back-up as required
9. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for review
10. Help uploading forecasts into Hyperion each month, ensuring accurate submission into the US
11. Help drive GES processes to integrate data within data systems
12. Help drive operational efficiencies
13. Assist with internal and external audit queries
14. Ad hoc duties as required
About you:
You will:
1. Be AAT qualified, CIMA/ACCA part qualified or equivalent
2. Have knowledge in systems integration and UK accounting guidelines
3. Have experience working in a similar role at a similar level
4. Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
5. Have the ability to work under your own initiative
6. Use the power of analysis to solve problems in a logical manner
Relationships:
You will be required to develop and maintain positive and progressive working relationships both internally and externally, to facilitate growth and integration across the business. You will be required to work collaboratively alongside and provide support to the GES employees/departments and suppliers/exhibitors/organisers.
Development and Benefits:
At GES we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers progression is key to the business growing.
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