Finance Analyst
Reporting to the Finance Business Manager, this role will be responsible for providing analytical and data processing support for the FBM. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of transparent financials that provide accurate planning and analysis to enable clear decision making aligned to the business strategy.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the FBM in preparing weekly and monthly reports using in house systems and excel
- Reviewing and analysing financial information. Investigating anomalies and providing explanations on variances that have occurred against budget.
- Analysing monthly results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvements.
- Involved in budget process and forecasting cycles.
- Assisting members of the finance team throughout the month in ad hoc reporting
- Developing automated solutions to improve transaction processing
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
- CIMA / ACCA qualified (or working towards)
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Must have advanced level in using Excel and have the ability and willingness to advance your skills in this area
- Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail and the ability to challenge and embedded key processes
- Be able to problem solve and use analysis techniques
- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mind-set - able to pro-actively identify and implement process improvement opportunities
- Curious, positive and enthusiastic
This role is based in our Newbury office.
Flexible working opportunities available.