Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Finance Analyst to join our Finance team at our Appleton Thorn site.
As Finance Analyst you will support the sub-contracting team and produce a set of Management Accountants for the Business Unit on a weekly and monthly basis, closely aligning the requirements of the Business Unit Management Team ensuring that reporting deadlines are adhered to.
This is a full-time, permanent position Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm, offering a salary of £28,000 + package.
Due to the location of the site, you will need to drive. No hybrid working available - 5 days a week on site.
Job Responsibilities of Finance Analyst include:
* Preparation of accurate, timely and user-friendly financial and commercial information, including daily and weekly reporting.
* Assist in enhancing the business unit internal financial controls and procedures and support effective implementation within the Operational Finance team, producing a variety of Revenue and cost reports that are used across the company to analyse subcontractor spend.
* Analysing the data to understand variances and work with various operational managers to identify risks & opportunities to improve financial results.
* Producing accurate and detailed weekly finance reports and set of accounts.
* Using a detailed set of KPI’s as business performance drivers to improve the performance of the business, reporting on revenue and cost trends and variances to support operations.
* Liaising with the Subcontract manager to ensure all Revenue and Cost are accounted for correctly in the week.
* Using the weekly accounts to produce monthly management accounts, through appropriate Accrual and Prepayments.
* Liaising with other departments as required, ensuring the reporting deadlines of the organisation are met.
* Working alongside Managers within the Business Unit to produce various reforecasts and budgets throughout the year, presenting these budgets to Directors and Senior Management within both businesses.
* Ensuring financial controls are in place to make sure interim and year-end financial accounts are accurate, working with external auditors in a professional manner when required.
* Continuous review of processes as intended to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
* Providing support in a number of general, non-specific areas to maintain the success of the business and on ad-hoc projects as they arise.
* Providing holiday cover for various Business Units.
Qualifications
To apply for the role of Finance Analyst, you will possess the following skills, experiences, and qualifications:
* Studying towards AAT/CIMA
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
* Practical experience of financial analysis and reporting.
* Operational accounting experience.
* Experience of working within the Logistics industry.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
* Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, with choice, flexibility, and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
* Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution.
* Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary.
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition, and long service awards.
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