Senior Finance Analyst
Salary: 38,397
Location: Milton Keynes
We are currently recruiting for an amazing opportunity to join our client who is a worldwide manufacturer renowned for small cars, 4x4 expertise, motorcycles, marine engines and ATVs.
Key Responsibilities for a Senior Finance Analyst
* Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic re-forecasts.
* Responsible for the end-to-end monthly financial close process for the division in their remits.
* Present financial variances and insights to executive management on a monthly basis.
* Prepare monthly Accounts Review packs and present month-end results to the management team.
* Conduct monthly expense review meetings with budget holders ensuring that expenses are in line with budget/forecast and challenge expense commitments when required.
* Participate in the annual external audit process by preparing necessary documentation and data.
* Prepare costing proposals for quarterly campaigns, making recommendations through consideration of sales forecasts.
* Represent Finance Department during various meetings/conferences/events with stakeholders as required.
* Review effectiveness of systems and processes and make recommendations regarding any potential future developments.
* Responsible for DIVA uploads adhering to parent company deadlines (monthly P&L submissions, budget, and forecast).
Key Skills for a Finance Assistant
Essential:
* Knowledge, understanding, or exposure to core principles of Accounting.
* Part Qualified in ACA / ACCA / CIMA (Advanced, Strategic level).
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, notably Excel.
Desirable:
* Experience with using SAP B1.
* Management accounting experience.
* Automotive sector experience.
Person Specification
* A confident team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative ethos and the ability to interact and influence a diverse range of people.
* Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work well under pressure.
Benefits
* 25 Days Holiday.
* Car Rental Scheme.
* Onsite Restaurant.
* Pension.
* Life Assurance.
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