Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant | Finance
Are you a strategic thinker ready to help shape our firm's financial strategy?
We're looking for a fully or partially qualified Accountant to join our Finance team in Edinburgh.
This is more than just an accounting role; it is a strategic analysis position focused on providing insights that drive business decisions. We're looking for a forward-thinking, proactive individual who can take initiative and shape the role in innovative ways.
You'll work closely with senior management and partners, providing key performance analysis to support the firm's growth and shape its financial strategy. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Assessing the profitability of revenue streams
2. Analysing actual vs budgeted fee and WIP performance
3. Preparing the annual salary budget
4. Balancing business-as-usual tasks and ad hoc projects
At Burness Paull, we foster a culture of dedication where employees are empowered to deliver their best every day. Our finance teams work seamlessly together, maintaining strong communication and cooperation across the function. We also value work-life balance to help you develop professionally and personally.
We're looking for someone with core finance experience, ideally with a background in service-oriented finance, as understanding the emotional aspects of finance in relation to service delivery is crucial. You'll also need to be a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with individuals at all levels, providing challenging yet constructive recommendations.
If you're ready to bring your out-of-the-box thinking and accounting skills to a growing team in a successful firm, apply now!
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Michelle.MacPherson@burnesspaull.com or call 01224 261 286.
Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date:
10 January 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr