Pertemps are currently working with a large global organisation who have a requirement for a Finance Analyst to join their successful team based in Ayrshire. Initially this role is for a period of 12 months but with the view of becoming permanent. This client offers a salary up to £54k and an excellent benefits package.
The role requires the development of a full and in-depth understanding of cost structure and key risks and opportunities. You will clearly present the financial performance of the functions at all levels within the business to both financial and non-financial audiences. You will also support key business requirements with supply chain materials financial management. Supporting analysis of actuals, forecasting and process governance.
JOB PURPOSE:
• Coordinate and review cost reporting packs required for onward internal and group reporting purposes
• Support and maintain the financial modelling framework to support the quarterly business forecasting process
• To assist in challenging and analysing inputs from the functions based on quarterly inputs for labour, non-labour and materials
• Hold monthly reviews with the relevant functions to assess performance against annual operating plan and forecasts
• Review and control data integrity and ensure topicality of financial data used to support all planning and reporting
• To prepare complex and detailed financial performance reports
• To be capable of handling large volumes of data and consolidating and reporting this data effectively through the utilisation of strong IT skills
• Check and review of all cost variations reports coming through to ensure these are incorporated to bills of material
• To provide support to Business Functions on all matters having a potential financial impact to the business
• To ensure the overall integrity of financial reporting information for business performance
• Labour & overhead performance against budget/forecast
• Annual budget and quarterly forecasting review and analysis
• Supply chain performance to budget/forecast
• To analyse and provide commentary in a timely and accurate manner
• To support the Estimate at Complete (EAC) process through analysis of quarter to quarter variances
• To develop strong and productive working relationships with the wider organisation to ensure information incorporate into EAC’s is correct, current and has full buy-in from the organisation
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Degree qualified with relevant experience
• Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience will be considered
• Good communication skills
• Excellent IT Skills – particularly MS Excel
• Using knowledge and experience to promote process improvement
• Effective relationship management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Motivated self-starter, flexible working attitude
• First class interpersonal and communication skills
• Challenging and assertive when required
• Self-aware, with a positive and social demeanour
• Commitment to continuous personal development
To find out more please apply on the link below or contact Linda Currie.
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