Role Summary
As a Finance Data Analyst & Business Partner at Costello Medical, you will leverage your analytical skills and industry expertise to support strategic initiatives, build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the company, and support continuous improvement within the global Finance function.
Salary: A salary of £55,000 with uncapped discretionary bonuses based on company performance paid twice per year. Candidates with extensive and directly relevant experience may be offered a higher salary.
Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses (uncapped, based on company financial performance), hybrid working options that allow you to work from home up to 50% of your time after passing probation, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, comprehensive travel insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, interest-free travel loan scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
Role Type: Full-time or part-time, permanent.
Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates in 2024 and 2025, including both immediate and deferred start dates. You will be asked to state your availability on your application form.
Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge.
About the Role: In this brand-new and pivotal role, you will directly contribute to shaping financial strategy that aligns with Costello Medical's long-term goals, ensuring the smooth running of an independently-owned medical communications agency. As our Finance team continues to grow in both size and capability, you will leverage data analytics to produce insightful management accounts and effective Business Intelligence reports that support decision-making at all levels of the organisation, including the Board.
With a keen eye for detail and an aptitude for data-driven analysis, you will collaborate with various divisions across the company to understand their financial needs and provide tailored insights and solutions. You will also champion continuous improvements in financial processes and systems, ensuring best practices are adhered to and efficiency is maximised wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Management Accounts: Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including variance analysis and performance monitoring.
2. Data Analytics: Utilising advanced analytics to enhance financial reporting, developing financial models, and identifying trends for strategic planning and efficiency improvements.
3. Business Partnering: Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments, providing financial expertise to support business objectives, budget management, and financial planning.
4. Auditing and Compliance: Conducting internal audits to ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
5. Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvements across the Finance function, keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in accounting, data analytics, and business partnering.
Requirements:
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual eager to utilise their extensive industry knowledge to support the strategic development of our Finance team. You will thrive on building strong business partnerships across the company and applying your analytical skills to influence decision-making at the highest levels. You will also take pride in contributing innovative ideas to improve and enhance the Finance function, demonstrating initiative and a forward-thinking approach.
Essential Requirements:
1. A qualification in a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACA. Other relevant qualifications such as ACCA and CIMA will also be considered.
2. A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
3. A strong understanding of accounting principles and standards, demonstrated through previous professional experience.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques, with advanced skills in Excel (including Power Query) and data visualisation tools such as Power BI. Ideally, some experience with coding is also preferred.
5. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building effective relationships with stakeholders.
7. Proactivity and self-motivation, capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
8. Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
9. A willingness to diversify experience and embrace new challenges.
About Costello Medical: Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry's most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service.
How to Apply: You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.
Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at if you have any questions about the role or application process.
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